“The joy of the Lord is my strength! “Nehemiah 8:10 As we move into another week in semi lockdown, what gives you a sense of joy? Does every new morning thrill you? Do the bird’s songs bring joy to your ears and your heart? Do the flowers in your garden blossom with a deeper joy… Read More »

Make your call at a time to suit you, as well as the person you are calling. Avoid evening calls where possible. Let other family members, house sharer’s know you are unavailable for this period. Use the BT 141, or similar – to withhold or keep your personal number private. Settle yourself in a quiet,… Read More »

Genesis 28:11 -22 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel – adapted Jacob reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking a stone, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. He had a dream, he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the… Read More »

Because Your love is better than life, my lips will glorify You. I will praise You as long as I live, and in Your name, I will lift up my hands. I will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise You. Psalm 63:3-5. Earlier today I came… Read More »

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 4:6-7) How does that work? I mean there’s a lot to worry about at the… Read More »

I write following a recent conversation about how we might pray when someone is very unwell? These are times when our emotions, faith, and beliefs can be challenged, and we may become unsure of what, or how to pray. Here are 4 ways in which we might pray for individuals who are seriously unwell. The… Read More »