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“Never give up”

Thought for the Day – Friday 12th June 2020 Bible Reading  1 Corinthians 10  13God is faithful and he will not let you be temptedbeyond your strength but, with the temptation, willalso provide the way of escape,that you may be able to endure it. The greatest inducement to give up the Christian fight (and we…

“Peace”

Thought for the day – Thursday 11th June 2020 As we watch our tv screens,read newspapers, listen to radios follow our social media feeds the world can feel anything but peaceful. This can cause us deep unease at times – even as Christians. However when all around us feels like absolute chaos we can depend…

Lectionary reflections for Sunday 14th June 2020

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time.                                                                                14.6.20 Lectionary Readings: Exodus 19 v2-8a.                               Moses at Mount Sinai. Romans 5 v1-8                                   A new life for God’s people. Matthew 9 v35 – 10 v8                      Jesus has pity on people. Are you part of the problem or part of the solution? That is the underlying question I think…

“Crem de la Crem”

Thought for the day – Tuesday 9th June 2020 Psalm 46 reminds us that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” During the very challenging times in which we are living, Crematorium staff and Funeral Directors have been working flat out. Can we please remember them all in our prayers.…

Gardening

Thought for the day – Monday 8th June 2020 Things I like to do…. This is the last in a series of “Thoughts for the day” using four of my hobbies, all of which I have been fortunate enough to continue despite the Covid-19 lockdown. They all give me the opportunity to reflect and ponder…