Thought for the day (Page 8)

Every day we post a Thought for the day written by someone within the circuit. Some are very light hearted and some are very deep theologically with all bases between covered.

We hope these will encourage, uplift and make you reflect but most of all we hope you enjoy reading these small daily snippets and take some inspiration on your daily journey

“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go” (Genesis 28:15)

Show you care

Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Canon Ian Rees, Rector of Central Swansea, at the time of writing. www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, ‘Lord, are you going to wash my feet?’ Jesus answered, ‘You do not know now what I am doing, but…

CREATION

Mark 8 verse 24 He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.” I was on my way to a Sunday evening service in West Suffolk and as I drove along, with very little traffic, I glanced over to my right and saw a line of trees against the edge of…

False information

On the second day of our recent trip to Northumberland we planned to go to Ross Sands. Our host suggested this was the most beautiful beach in Northumberland, often deserted as it is only accessible after a walk through fields and sand dunes. My husband “googled” it and found this review, (which made us smile!).…

I yam what I yam!

Popeye the sailor’s favourite cry was “I yam what I Yam”, and he would not pretend to be anyone else. In that cry there is disappointment, the awful truth that there was nothing else for him; don’t get your hopes up he seems to say, don’t expect too much because “I yam what I yam”.…

A wonderful gift

I had the most wonderful time last weekend. Two of my very good friends from Northern Ireland, travelled to Felixstowe to visit me. They had a couple of mishaps coming over. Audrey “lost” her mobile with all the flight details etc on it but recovered it from security. When they arrived at Stansted there was…

Maybe?

This was Christine’s second thought for the day, published first in April 2022 My Mum always says I am the most stubborn of her four children. I can remember one dinnertime, when I was very little, my Dad saying that I couldn’t get down from the table until I had a clean plate. I don’t…

Just knowing

For people of a certain age and interest, The Royal Yacht Britannia was instantly recognisable, and we may not ever have realised that she did not have her name painted on her hull as is the case with most ships. There is a reason for this buried in the past. The ship’s name was a…

what a wonderful world

What a wonderful world…. with a nod to Louis Armstrong The following is the 2nd part of what they wrote after a holiday in northern Scotland. I wandered on mountains for many long hours And found primroses, bluebells and hosts of wild flowers I climbed higher and higher to get to the top The view…

Missing the sign

Have you ever travelled along an unfamiliar road and missed the sign telling you which direction to take? We recently spent a few days in Northumberland. Our host at the B&B we were staying in suggested a walk to a place called Cateran hole where there is a small opening in the ground with steps,…

Missional work in world of diversity and challenges

Community gardening projects can be an effective part of missional work, fostering partnerships between the church and the communities. The participants grow their own vegetables and fruits, enhancing their access to healthy food. Regular gardening activities foster connections and address social isolation. Gardens contribute to local biodiversity, improve air quality, and promote sustainable practices. Individuals…