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…

My Mum chooses a Psalm every year. When I asked her which she had chosen for 2025, she told me it is Psalm 99. She’s hand written it into the front of her diary and will refer to it regularly as the year rolls on. I read it through and to me it divides into…

One evening recently I was sent a photograph of Venus beaming brightly in the night sky. On a recent cold and frosty morning, I was out as the sun rose (which is not difficult to achieve in the dark mornings of early January). There is a world of difference between the clear night sky and…

Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Dr Frances Clemson, Faith Communications and Just Scripture Specialist at Christian Aid. www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. – Matthew 10.16. Something to think about We don’t…