You never know when you’ll need the Lord’s comfort the most—-when God’s care will be your only hope to face tomorrow. One day in 1932, pianist, singer and songwriter Thomas A. Dorsey discovered his need for God’s comfort. He left his pregnant wife, Nettie, at home in Chicago while he drove his Model A to…
Third Sunday of Lent Year B 7th March 2021 Lectionary Readings: Exodus 20 v1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1 v18-25; John 2 v13-22. The wonders of God and the goodness of his Law. Psalm 19 is one of many attributed to King David. In the opening verses David is marvelling at the way God…
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Rev Joan is often reminding us to count our blessings. This I try to do but during this lockdown I have found it more difficult as I think many others have too. However, since the snow and ice have disappeared it is much easier to count my blessings. The snowdrops and crocuses are lovely, and…
As I look back over the last year, I have found myself repeatedly saying sorry. The truth is that life hasn’t worked in the way that it ought to work and I know that I have made mistakes along the way, in part, because I have found the whole process of working in an alien…
By Dr Werner Gitt Master Books, 2006 264 pages £10 ISBN 978 0 890 514 610 Dr Gitt is a German scientist and a convinced Christian. In this book, translated from the German, we are presented with strong evidence from a variety of sciences, especially biology, to support the rational and reasonable basis…
A sense of humour is an asset at any time but especially so when times are drab and dreary, colourless, hemmed in with restrictions. At such a time, where is it possible to find something to raise a laugh, a chuckle or just a grin ? Going back in time, one can recall the antics…
Our church leaders for the three churches met together on Wednesday to discuss our plans for worship and when to begin in-person worship.
There are times when our focus on God is distorted by our human overlay. In other words, we mould the message to suit what we are feeling. A recent sermon (Transfiguration Sunday) gave me the stimulus to share this experience which I have never shared before. It was 1982. I was 22, my mother was…
Based on Matthew 14:22 – 36 Which took more courage? To leave his home and livelihood to follow Jesus or to step out of a boat onto a deep, rough sea to get to Jesus? This is what Peter did. I’m not sure I’d have had the courage to do either. Of course Peter had…