The second of the temptations Jesus faced (Matthew 4:5–7) was the challenge to throw himself off a high building and trust God to keep him safe. The taunt, ‘if you are the Son of God’, underpins the Devil’s goading. Every time I read these verses, I have a couple of thoughts. First, years ago I…
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Methodism mocked : the satiric reaction to Methodism in the 18th century by Albert M LylesEpworth Press, 1960 191 pages (out of print but may be available secondhand) The author of this interesting book is a lecturer in English at an American university, clearly well versed in literary genres. He examines the very hostile reaction as…
In 1997 I was privileged to travel to Israel with my late husband and 3 grown up children, the last holiday we took together as a family of 5. It proved to be a very special time and many memories live on. On our second day in Jerusalem, we started off from the top of…
Every Tuesday @ Trinity Methodist Church 11.00 – 13.00.
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Isaiah 40:31.
In one Bible, this chapter is headed “Faith in Action”, while others may refer to it as “Heroes of Faith.” What encourages me about so many of those listed is the absence of any mention of their failings. Readers familiar with the Old Testament records may be aware of the “shortcomings” of those listed. I…
My husband and I recently travelled to London to visit the Tate gallery. We particularly wanted to see the “Turner and Constable” exhibition, celebrating the 250th year of their birth. Both men had artistic rivalry, often known as “fire and water”. Turner’s style was seen as using more poetic, dreamy, and abstract light, whereas Constable’s…
Third Sunday in Lent Year A 8th March 2026 Lectionary readings: Exodus 17 v1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5 v1-11; John 4 v5-42. Hunger and thirst. All human beings need food and water in order to survive. Our readings today speak about hunger and thirst in two senses, physical and spiritual. The people of God…
There once was a man named Mr. Musha, who was well-respected in his community. Tragically, a devastating fire consumed his business and rendered him destitute, struggling to make ends meet. Over five long years, he experienced rejection from both friends and family. Amidst this hardship, Mr. Musha’s circumstances seemed bleak. Remarkably, the insurance company, after…