Monthly Archives: April 2020

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4.6 From Toni Clark: We live in strange times, don’t we? Nothing feels “normal”, we are all having to adjust to new ways of living, only go to the shops for essentials, onlyContinue reading “Do not be anxious”

‘Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.’ – Revelation 3.20 From Sam Lomas: I wonder whether you have ever seen a painting inspired by the verse above? Artist William Hunt depicted Jesus stoodContinue reading “The man at the door”

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. – 1 Corinthians 1.17 From Sam Lomas: When Paul said that Christ didn’t send him to baptize, he certainly wasn’t minimising the importance of baptism.  Baptism was commanded by JesusContinue reading “Power of the cross”

“And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law” – Nehemiah 8:3 From Dave Atkinson: Perhaps, like me, you’re missing live sport. No football, no rugby, no Wimbledon, no Olympics and possibly no test match cricket (I’ve got a ticket for England v West Indies!). We can fill the void with re-runsContinue reading “A live event”

He said to them “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation” – Mark 16.15 From Helen Machell It’s a common phrase that we all hear, ‘we/I don’t like change’.  I’m sure that the disciples would have muttered those words at some point in the last week.  For them soContinue reading “It’s all change”

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” – Colossians 3.16 From David King: In the verse above it talks about how the word* of Christ will dwell amongContinue reading “Hymn to Him”

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. – Psalm 118.24 From Toni Clark: During the week I take my daily walk in the early evening after I have finished work for the day. It’s time for me to switch off from work, which is incrediblyContinue reading “This is the day”

“A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion” – Proverbs 18.2 From David King: Sometimes when I am reading the Bible, I experience something very strange. It’s as if a light beam hits my chest, pierces through the skin and flesh, and shines directly on my heart. Except it isn’tContinue reading “An opinionated fool”

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “PeaceContinue reading “Easter Sunday”

“Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve” – John 16.20 From David King: Easter Saturday is a strange day. A full day for so many, getting DIY jobs done, watching box sets. But for the one following Jesus’ Easter journey – a curiously empty day.Continue reading “Between the resurrections”