2009 
Fri 30 Oct 2009 - Storms
‘A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion.... More ...
Thurs 29 Oct 2009 - Choices
‘As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.... More ...
Wed 28 Oct 2009 - Listening
‘Samuel answered, speak your servant is listening’ 1 Samuel 3: 10.... More ...
Tues 27 Oct 2009 - Witness
‘In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.’ Matthew 5:16.... More ...
Mon 26 Oct 2009 - Growth
‘I sowed the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.’ 1 Cor. 3: 6 How do we grow? Grow in our faith, our knowledge of God, our worship, our prayer life.... More ...
Fri 23 Oct 2009 - Keep Going
And that's about it, friends. Be glad in God! I don't mind repeating what I have written in earlier letters, and I hope you don't mind hearing it again. Better safe than sorry - so here goes... More ...
Thurs 22 Oct 2009 - A Breath of Fresh Air
everything readily and cheerfully - no bickering, no second-guessing allowed! Go out into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted society... More ...
Wed 21 Oct 2009 - A Shining Example
Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself. He had equal status with God but didn't think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what.... More ...
Tues 20 Oct 2009 - Being There
.....But most days, because of what you are going through, I am sure that it's better for me to stick it out here. So I plan to be around awhile, companion to you as your growth and joy in this life of trusting God continues.... More ...
Mon 19 Oct 2009 - Encouragement
Every time you cross my mind, I break out in exclamations of thanks to God. Each exclamation is a trigger to prayer. I find myself praying for you with a glad heart. I am so pleased that you have continued on in this with us.... More ...
Fri 16 Oct 2009 - My breadmaker - Part 2
With huge anticipation I tried again - all the usual ingredients but with tepid water. The machine went through its cycle and to my great joy my loaf swelled and rose beautifully... More ...
Thurs 15 Oct 2009 - My Breadmaker - Part 1
A few years ago I acquired a rather handsome breadmaker, the intention, of course, being to produce quality bread and maybe even save a few bob.... More ...
Wed 14 Oct 2009 - Many roads...same destination?
Like it or not Britain is a multi-cultural society. Speaking for myself, I love the diversity that so many nationalities bring….not least in culinary matters!... More ...
Tues 13 Oct 2009 - Both sides
Proverbs 18:17 The first to present his case seems right, til another comes forward and questions him We had a number of building contractors on the school site over the summer holidays... More ...
Mon 12 Oct 2009 - Sorry seems to be the hardest word...
Proverbs 12:1 ..he who hates correction is stupid Proverbs 13:18 ..whoever heeds correction is honoured More ...
Fri 9 Oct 2009 - Life in God’s kingdom is good
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field... More ...
Thurs 8 Oct 2009 - I alone know the plan… Jeremiah 29:11-14
When God gave Joseph two dreams in which his brothers’ sheaves of grain bowed before his and the sun, moon and stars bowed down to him... More ...
Wed 7 Oct 2009 - An ever present help in times of need
A butterfly was trapped in the house when I came in from town this morning. I had left the windows open, unusually, and it was windy.... More ...
Tues 6 Oct 2009 - A day with the Lord is like 1,000 years
The Chinese bamboo tree when planted, watered, and nurtured for an entire growing season doesn’t outwardly grow as much as an inch.... More ...
Mon 5 Oct 2009 - God’s love for us
In every area of our lives we need an experienced person to guide us. For example, if you want to fly an aeroplane you will need to go through a training school for pilots... More ...
Fri 2 Oct 2009 - Time to Slow Down
Fulfilment is not to be found in material possessions or status, or in a busy life. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness... More ...
Thurs 1 Oct 2009 - Time to Listen
Yesterday I challenged you to find time to be still; but what should be done in the stillness?.... More ...
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