Electricity

Today’s household object is the invisible but immensely useful electricity, and our Bible passage is Matthew 14:15-33, where Jesus walks on water in a storm and encourages Peter to do the same. Electricity is another double-edged sword, so to speak, providing us with...

The Kettle

Today’s household object is the kettle and our Bible passage for today is Isaiah 64:1-5. I was thirteen years old when I realised that the kettle I had taken for granted all my life was not ubiquitous. We were on a holiday to France, my first time abroad, and staying...

Come Anyway!

Today at our Parent & Toddler group we are celebrating World Book Day by dressing up as favourite book characters and by having an opportunity to buy quality children’s books from Scholastic Books. We don’t meet on Thursdays and couldn’t...

The Fridge-Freezer

Today’s household object is the fridge-freezer and our Bible passage is Luke 12:16-21. Not only do I remember the coal fire in my grandparents’ house, I also remember the pantry, a large long room which was always cold, so as to keep food fresh. In the days before...

The Vacuum Cleaner

Today’s household object is the vacuum cleaner and the Bible passage is Luke 10:38-42, a passage that always resonates with me as I see the choices made by sisters Martha and Mary and realise the importance of spiritual priorities in a busy world full of things to do....

The Washing Machine

Today’s household object is the washing machine and our Bible passage is Exodus 19:9-14. In Moses’ time, clothes-washing was a symbol of cleanliness and of marking a special occasion. Moses tells the people to wash their clothes in preparation for the third day, so...