Daily Update #147

Today’s Readings  Ephesians 5:1-6.       Psalm 128.           Luke 13:18-21. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). Psalm 128 is one of the fifteen psalms that were probably sung by those coming to Jerusalem to visit the temple. It is short and sweet, providing images of domestic bliss and promises of God’s future blessings and …

Daily Update #146

Pause:  As we prepare to look at God’s Word let us quieten our minds, so that His Holy Spirit may speak to us today. Rejoice in these words from Psalm 1:  Blessed is the one…whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. Pray:   Heavenly Father, as we …

The Big Quiz – This Friday

The Love Southbourne quiz is taking place this Friday at 7.15pm. To take part all you need is a pen and paper, and to be here on Friday! Open to everyone – play on your own or as a team

Daily Update #145

There is a general assumption among many people that everyone automatically goes to heaven when they die, regardless of whether they have actually paid God much attention in this life!   Sadly, this is far from the case as the Bible reveals very clearly.   Psalm 24 The lovely words of Psalm 24 contain a challenge which we …

Daily Update #144

Today’s readings –    Ephesians 3:14-21    Psalm 33:1-6    Luke 12:49-53 Pause:  Lord Jesus, still our hearts and minds now, as we prepare to hear from your word.  Help us to listen effectively to you as you speak to us through the ages, as you call us deeper into relationship with you.  Give us your divine power …

Daily Update #142

Today’s Readings – Ephesians 2:12-22.     Psalm 85:7-13.      Luke 12:35-38. I began to prepare this reflection on 21st September, this year’s United Nations ‘International Day of Peace’. The UN General Assembly designates this day as “a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.” The UN’s theme for 2020 is ‘Shaping Peace …

Daily Update #141

Eph 2:1–10                              Psalm 100                               Luke 12:13–21Spur one anotherThe book of Ephesians is just the tonic, especially if you feel spiritually impoverished. I suggest a good dose three time a day will help no end! The whole book to me seems to open up God’s abundant treasure chest.Today’s reading from chapter 2 are uplifting, …