URC Daily Devotion 30 October 2021

Proverbs 18:11 The name of the Lord is a strong tower;    the righteous run into it and are safe.The wealth of the rich is their strong city;    in their imagination it is like a high wall. Reflection Much of what we do in life is about finding safety.  We find safety in our work, our wages, our […]

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URC Daily Devotion 29 October 2021

Friday October 29, 2021  Proverbs 16: 31 – 32 Grey hair is a crown of glory;    it is gained in a righteous life.One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,    and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city. Reflection ‘Your daughters could help you do something about ageing,’ was the […]

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URC Daily Devotion 28 October 2021

Thursday 28 October 2021  Proverbs 16: 8 Better is a little with righteousness than large income with injustice. Reflection Proverbs like this tend to carry some truth but little conviction, and hover on the edge of platitude. In gospel terms they are inadequate. Jesus was unequivocal: “Give it all away to the poor and look for […]

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URC Daily Devotion Wednesday 27th October 2021

Wednesday October 27, 2021Proverbs 15: 30 – 33 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,    and good news refreshes the body.The ear that heeds wholesome admonition    will lodge among the wise.Those who ignore instruction despise themselves,    but those who heed admonition gain understanding.The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,    and humility goes before honour. Reflection I […]

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URC Daily Devotion Tuesday 26th October 2021

Tuesday October 26, 2021  Proverbs 15: 8-9 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,    but he loves the one who pursues righteousness. Reflection We get mixed messages about sacrifices from the Old Testament. The […]

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URC Daily Devotion Monday 25th October 2021

Monday October 25, 2021 Proverbs 15: 1-2 A soft answer turns away wrath,    but a harsh word stirs up anger.The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge    but the mouths of fools pour out folly. Reflection I recently completed the ‘Journey of Hope’ pilgrimage with St Ethleburga’s, the Iona Community, the Corrymeela Community and a few […]

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URC Daily Devotions Sunday Service for 24th October 2021 – Dorothy Courtis

United Reformed Church Daily Devotions Service for Sunday 24th October 2021Dorothy Courtis  Introduction Hello. My name is Dorothy Courtis and I’m a lay preacher in East Anglia, a member and elder at Wortwell URC in the Waveney Valley Ecumenical Partnership. Call to Worship We lift up our eyes to the hills— from where will our help come? Our help […]

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Newstand – November 2021

PDF version to view online or download: Newstand 2021-11 November A5 final NOTE: This month’s Newstand is formatted onto A5 pages rather than A4 as has been used in previous months. This should only be an issue if you print the PDF, where you should specify to print as a booklet on A4 paper, double-sided, […]

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URC Daily Devotion Saturday October 23, 2021

Saturday October 23, 2021 Proverbs 12: 25 – 26 Anxiety weighs down the human heart,    but a good word cheers it up.The righteous gives good advice to friends,    but the way of the wicked leads astray. Reflection Most of us have experienced the familiar twinge of anxiety in our lives, whether it’s anxiously […]

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URC Daily Devotion Friday October 22, 2021

Friday October 22, 2021  Proverbs 12: 22 – 23 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,    but those who act faithfully are his delight.One who is clever conceals knowledge,    but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly. Reflection It might (or might not) have been Abraham Lincoln who said “Better to remain […]

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