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After the storm

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…

I will give you rest

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…

LESS

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,…

Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 22nd March 2026

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…

Trees 1

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…

Mothering Sunday

Sing to the Lord a New Song Welcome to a new series that seeks to take inspiration from the words of newer hymns and songs. The Goodness of Jesus Come you weary heart now to Jesus Come you anxious soul now and see There is perfect love and comfort in your tears Rest here in…

Finding God in Tight Circumstances

Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Yulia Kariuki www.ellel.co.uk As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a…

Encircling

So, Mothering Sunday is 15th March this year – the day after Pi (π) Day. This is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (Pi) and is observed on March 14th since 3,1 and 4 are the first significant figures of π  and it was first celebrated in the USA who tend to note the dates…