Author: Jon

Daily Update #169

November 26, 2020
Pause: Know that the Lord is God.  It is he who made us, and were are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.  Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.  For the Lord is good...

Daily Update #167

November 24, 2020
Today’s Readings – Revelation 14:14-19.    Psalm 96.     Luke 21:5-11.  Jesus’ listeners must have been shaken by what He said in response to some admiring comments made about the beauty of the temple. It was “adorned with gifts for God” (Luke 21:5) but Jesus says that the temple will be destroyed. He responds to...

Daily Update #166

November 23, 2020
Let’s ascend the mountainToday’s psalm is one of my favourites. I think it is because it reminds me of a famous sermon given by Ern Baxter, called ‘Thy Kingdom Come’. The lectionary only tantalises us with the first six verses, but that gives us plenty to consider today.This Psalm...

Daily Update #165

November 20, 2020
Pause:  As always, we are in the presence of our loving Heavenly Father.              Take a moment to allow His Holy Spirit to quieten your heart and mind,             so that through His Word He may speak to you today. Readings:  Revelation 10: 8 – 11;    Psalm 119: 65 – 72;   Luke...

Daily Update #164

November 19, 2020
Psalm 149: “ Praise the Lord, Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful.” During the past 8 months or so, many of us have taken the opportunity for daily walks around where we live. I wonder how many of you noticed things or...