Whole-hearted living

In my daily readings today, the following verse reminds us of the need for whole-hearted living: ‘The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.’ (2 Chron 16:9) It’s very encouraging to...

Embroidery & Tapestry

With the Dearne Community Arts’ Festival less than two weeks away, it’s perhaps not surprising that my thoughts are on crafty things lately like mosaics and embroidery! When I was at school, the subject I hated the most (because I was no good at it!) was...

Mosaics

I have been meditating on brokenness lately, and that usually leads me to thinking about mosaics. At the school where I work, the art teacher runs a session for pupils on mosaics, using coloured paper rather than glass or stones for the mosaics they make. I’m...

You Redeem

Aaron Shust has captured in his song ‘You Redeem’ so many of the points made in tonight’s service. ‘Poverty loses its grip. Race can no longer divide. Wherever Your Spirit is, Every darkness dies. Freedom is here with us. Burdens will fall like...