Thoughts 28th Oct – 4th Nov

Thursday 29th Psalm 120: 1    ‘I call on the Lord in my distress, and He answers me.’ I love the simplicity, yet sure and certain faith, hope and trust of this verse.  ‘I call…and He answers me.’  This is God’s inspired Word speaking, and countless people of faith now and before us testify to … Read more

Thoughts 22nd – 28th Oct

Thursday 22nd Revelation Ch 3 verse 22    Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” I wonder what you make of this verse on first reading.  The book of Revelation is not an easy book to read or understand, that is because it is apocalyptic in its outlook, which basically … Read more

Thoughts 15th – 21st Oct

Thursday 15th 1 Timothy Ch 1 Verse 15    Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. Whatever we may think was the reason that Jesus came into this world, this verse makes it crystal clear, he came to ‘save sinners’.  All … Read more

Thoughts 8th – 14th Oct

Thursday 8th Psalm 57 verse 1.     ‘I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.’ David wrote this Psalm as he was being pursued by King Saul who had become jealous of him even to the point of wanting to kill him.  We today have this deep cavernous resource … Read more

Thoughts 1st – 7th Oct

Thursday 1st Psalm 44 verse 1    ‘…our fathers have told us what you did in their days…’ I wonder if today is a day to remember and give thanks for those of faith who have gone before us.  Perhaps our own forebears, who have taught us, passed on the Good News to us, and prayed … Read more

Thoughts 24th – 30th Sept

Thursday 24th Ezekiel Ch 33 verse 20    But I will judge each of you according to your own ways. On many occasions, I have heard people say that God is unfair, generally because they have asked me about a particular point or issue and have not liked the answer that I have given them.  When … Read more

Thoughts 17th – 23rd Sept

Thursday 17th Acts Ch 13 verse 43    ‘many…followed Paul and Barnabus, who talked with them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.’ That word ‘continue’ in this verse features in many a sermon.  I guess it is like so many things in life such as learning as an instrument.  The danger and … Read more

Thoughts 10th – 16th Sept

Thursday 10th Philippians Ch 4 verse 11    I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I have often thought that to be content is a great position to be in. Not striving for more, not envious of others, not moaning or complaining about … Read more

Thoughts 3rd – 9th Sept

Thursday 3rd Hebrews Ch 12 verse 14    Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness, no one will see the Lord. Sometimes living in peace with others is not always easy, whether it be family members, work colleagues, neighbours, or even some who attend the same Church!  We do not … Read more

Thoughts 27th Aug – 2nd Sept

Thursday 27th  Philippians Ch 2 verses 5 & 6    In your relationships with one another have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; When I bought my first car my uncle helped me out in showing me some … Read more