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This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Isaiah 40:31.
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…
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…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Matt Moore www.ellel.uk You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:5, NIV In the scripture for today we see the truth that every believer…
‘Playing fast and loose’ apparently is an allusion to an old cheating game once practised at fairs. A belt or strap was doubled and rolled up with the loop in the centre and placed on the edge of a table. The player then had to catch the loop with a skewer while the belt was…
I find it almost unbelievable that our grandson, not yet two years old, loves home made bread and butter. In my experience, most children turn their noses up at anything but white bread – I certainly did when I was at school. In the first of the temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness, he had…