Monthly Archives: April 2020

 “God of all comfort,who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” – 2 Corinthians 1.3b-4 From Toni: I know it’s Spring and we have had some lovely warm weather recently, but when it’s cold there is nothing better than aContinue reading “Hot Chocolate”

“Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted” – Hebrews 2.18 From David Continuing from yesterday, what is temptation? See what the verse above says: “he himself suffered when he was tempted”. Temptation is the experience of facing a correct course of action, or patternContinue reading “A better temptation”

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to feel sympathy for our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet he did not sin.” – Hebrews 4.15 From David: Temptation is sneaky – it never fights fair. Have you noticed that? ItContinue reading “Tempting Salvation”

‘In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as they saw fit.’ – Judges 21.25 From Sam: I remember as a child, I would get frustrated when I didn’t get what I wanted.  (Sometimes this is still the case, although, I like to think I have matured a little.)  The reason I didn’t getContinue reading “Who’s in charge?”

“Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way?” – Luke 13.2 From David Quite often, on a Thursday, Katy asks me what’s troubling me. I will say that it is my sermon for the following Sunday. When she asks me what the problem is,Continue reading “Do you think?”

“Even my closest friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me” – Psalm 41 From David Why isn’t the Bible a handbook or a reference book? Why can’t I just look up a word and find the answer I am looking for? Why is it a sometimes repetitive story, followingContinue reading “Singing in the dark”

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 From Dave As I’ve chatted to people over the last few days it seems that a number of us are weary. Some of that weariness is physical, with the stress of the different rhythms and theContinue reading “I will give you rest”

‘In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.’ – Psalm 4.8 From Sam Lomas How did you sleep last night?  I don’t know about you, but I certainly go through seasons of irregular sleep.  Perhaps you can relate to that feeling of struggling to drift offContinue reading “When it’s hard to sleep”

“True worshippers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks” – John 4.23 From David King I don’t know about you, but for me it is taking time to adjust to worshipping together online rather than at our church building. However wonderful theContinue reading “Unentertaining Worship”

“True worshippers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks” – John 4.23 From David King Just imagine the job advert: “Worshippers wanted. Interviews on Sunday morning. Please send applications to God.” I am very struck by Jesus saying that his Father isContinue reading “Seeking Worship”