Recently, much attention has been focussed on Care Homes throughout the UK, where many have died from the corona virus. Understandably, many carers in the homes feel that they are the forgotten front-line workers and wonder whether anyone cares. As I prayed for them today, I recalled when Jesus’s disciples felt they would perish in …. Read More
The plea from front-line workers during the current pandemic has been, ‘Provide us with the right protective clothing to keep us safe.’ Shortages have put them at risk, and some have died. Have you ever considered how vulnerable you are, if you are not ‘clothed in God’s garments of salvation’? A prophet in the Old …. Read More
Psalm 136 verses 1-9, 23-26 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 2 Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever. 3 Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever: 4 To Him who alone does great wonders, For His …. Read More
Have you lost a loved one, a friend, a co-worker in recent days? Do you know someone who is dealing with a devastating loss? In addition to the concerns and anxieties regarding our own health, our financial status, our future plans, there is this huge weight of grief and loss to carry. The five stages …. Read More
Covid-19 has caused deep anxiety and awareness of human fragility. The need is for a solid foundation for faith as we look to the future. Thankfully such a blessing is nearby. London’s British Museum owns an ancient copy of the Bible known as Codex Sinaiticus. Tischendorf, a German, discovered it in St. Catherine’s Monastery, Sinai …. Read More
As I write, the overwhelming question of the day is, ‘When is the lockdown going to end?’ Most people have been patient with the loss of freedom up until now, but they are becoming less so. It is understandable that they enjoy freedom rather than ‘slavery’; nevertheless, our prayer is that they might desire spiritual …. Read More
The Lord Jesus Christ said: And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him …. Read More
Where is your “happy place”? Is it at home with your family, or in your garden? Maybe you have a favourite holiday spot or getaway, or even a book or movie where you can escape into another world. Someone I know says her happy place is in the kitchen where she makes delicious meals and …. Read More
When the Prime Minister left hospital, having recovered from coronavirus, he paid tribute to the NHS staff. He said, ‘I owe them my life’. I should like to introduce you to the Person of whom I can say the same. I was ‘dead’, not physically, but spiritually. The Bible taught me that I was, ‘dead …. Read More
H M The Queen is 94 today. Captain Tom Moore, whose intrepid fundraising garden walks has inspired the nation, reaches 100 at the end of the month. We wish them and all others who celebrate birthdays today and soon, a very ‘Happy Birthday’. ‘Where has the time gone?’ we often ask, on such occasions. Another …. Read More