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)
How to feel alone in a city of 9.5million This is a quote from a friend in Elmsett when I sent her the attached photo. It was a beautiful crisp sunny wintery day, the sort of weather I like. My husband and I met our son and his wife in Greenwich park, along with Bill…
One of the things that caught my attention upon first arriving in Ipswich was the Question Mark Sculpture outside the waterfront campus building of the University of Suffolk. It seemed to symbolise the power of curiosity, the spirit of inquiry, and the search for understanding. Questions, after all, are the best way to uncover answers.…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Anna Porter The following poem is by an unknown author. The Crust: “Waste not-want not.” I must not throw upon the floor The crust I cannot eat, There’s many a hungry little one Would think it quite a treat. My parents take the kindest care…
In the last few days I have rediscovered the beauty of frost. Crunching my way in the semi darkness to an early breakfast meeting, the glittery sparkles of frost underfoot blew me away. It struck me that it was so much more beautiful even than newly laid untouched snow. When I looked at car rooves…
The poet and painter William Blake produced various illustrations of the book of Job. This is the same man who wrote of the ‘dark satanic mills’ in the same poem as describing ‘England’s green and pleasant land.’ Job had a mostly fortunate life; he was a man of God and successful by the world’s standards.…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us Rev Claire Jones www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read The tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, “One does not live by bread alone, but by every word…
This expression is found in 1 Corinthians 9 verse 22 “To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some”. I was reminded of the variety of (some would say sneaky) ways in which people choose to share the gospel. The first was a Christian businessman…
A few weeks ago the preacher at Elmsett brought us a challenging sermon, as is his usual habit! A very brief, and poor, summary of his message was that science and the Bible can and do sit happily alongside each other. We, as Christians, often struggle when challenged by non-Christians about evolution and science and…
It is always important to ask ourselves this question, after a time of catastrophe, adventure, death of someone who was caring for you or a high drama, There are many people who would want to be back to their roots after a long time away like the prodigal son in the Bible. I am writing…
I’ve been finding it a bit of a struggle getting back into a routine after Christmas and remembering dates and times of meetings etc. It can be a bit overpowering thinking about all the things that need to be done. I was looking for something in one of my box files and found this piece…