Spiritual Fitness

Many of us are rightly concerned with our physical health, believing that a change to our diet and healthy eating and more physical exercise are beneficial to us. This is commendable and requires discipline and commitment. Rome wasn’t built in a day, as they...

Do Something!

At last night’s prayer meeting we were challenged by Matthew West’s song to ‘Do Something.’ (You can listen to the song here.) So often, we pray, ‘God, do something!’ and there are many things only God can do, but at the same time,...

Believing in Tomorrow

The sign at the door of the Grove Nursing Home in Thurnscoe says ‘to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.’ This is a place which cares for the sick and elderly, including those suffering from dementia. It is a challenging place to visit, for it is a...

Standing Firm

Life can often feel like a quicksand; the more we strive to reach solid ground, the less secure we feel. Ps 125:1 reminds us that those who trust in God are like Mount Zion which cannot be shaken. Our trust in God ultimately helps us to be lifted from the slimy pit,...