John couldn’t help himself! He just couldn’t resist! It caught his eye immediately. It was the colours that drew him. Every colour of the rainbow, glistening beautifully in the light. They were radiant. The problem was the old window was in his neighbour’s skip. James, John’s neighbour, had just bought the old house and was…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Sue Griffiths www.ellel.uk “The Most High … is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful”. Luke 6:35-36, NIV I am reading Luke’s Gospel at the moment, and every morning as I read I am being bowled over by…
People who know me, will know that I don’t drive and I never have. Last Saturday, I was walking to my nearby supermarket, dragging my trolley behind me. I walk alongside the river, so it’s a nice walk with swans and ducks to entertain me but this morning it was quite damp and foggy in…
Matthew 4:11 ‘Then the devil left him.’ The storm raged, the sea crashed, and all night long the gale blew. In the morning, the sun came out and the wind abated. The sea was still rough, but all that remained of the force of the night’s activity was seaweed on the road and some spray…
On March 7th I went to a World Day of Prayer service at a small chapel near to my home village. Once called the Women’s World Day of Prayer, the name has now been changed and it was good to see 5 or 6 men there, enjoying the privilege of sharing in this service which…
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Revelation 4:8.
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Some years ago, I was transporting an elderly Christian to a hospital appointment some miles away. As we approached a busy roundabout, he said, “And what new experience have you had of our Lord, David?” I quickly responded, “Sorry, but I am concentrating on my driving at the moment”. I knew that was an excuse,…
At our recent Circuit Prayer meeting we thought about trees and how they can help us in our faith. Yesterday was Mothering Sunday when we remember all those who “mother” us. The first tree I want to use is the bay tree. This photo is a bay tree in my back garden. It is an…
Fifth Sunday in Lent Year A 22nd March 2026 Lectionary Readings: Ezekiel 37 v1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8 v6-11; John 11 v1-45. The breath of Life. Life comes from God. He created us and gave us breath. Today’s readings echo the creation stories found in Genesis. In the second creation story; The Lord God…