inspiration in your inbox Tuesday, 28 July 2026Reformed Spirituality: A Thankful Spirituality Luke 17:11-19On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ When he saw them, he […]
URC Daily Devotion 27 July 2026
Colossians 3:1-4So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ […]
Sunday Service 26 July 2026
Introduction Welcome to worship today. Let us pause for a moment and open our hearts to listen to the world that God has made. Scripture tells us that creation is not silent, but groans with longing and waits for hope. In our readings today, we meet Laban, who often approached relationships in a transactional way, […]
URC Daily Devotion 25 July 2026
inspiration in your inbox Saturday, 25 July 2026 Training & Development Psalm 25:5Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. ReflectionDuring a break in my chaplaincy career, I became a Synod Training and Development Officer for a while. I met some […]
URC Daily Devotion 24 July 2026
St Mark 10 v 45Jesus said: ‘For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.’ ReflectionHow many of our churches could be stronger if they worked in partnership with other agencies in their communities? I know many already do and see the […]
Wednesday 23rd July 2026
Thursday, 23 July 2026 In the presence of all the people – She told her story Luke 8:40-48 Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all waiting for him. Just then there came a man named Jairus, a leader of the synagogue. He fell at Jesus’ feet and begged him to come […]
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 Grief and Loss Read Psalm 38 v14 Truly, I am like one who does not hear, and in whose mouth is no retort. Reflection All of us experience grief and loss; it hurts on so many different levels – that needs to be acknowledged. As a hospital chaplain I lost count of the […]
Tuesday 21st July 2026
Hebrews 10: 24-25 And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Reflection How many communities do you belong to? The community of family, work […]
Monday 20th July 2026
Monday, 20 July 2026 A Compassionate Community in Practice Romans 12:9–13 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honour. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, […]
Sunday Service 19 July 2026
Introduction Welcome in the name of the Lord — the One who speaks over us in Isaiah 44: “I’m first, I’m last, and everything in between. I’m the only God there is.” As we gather today, we come before the God who stands unmatched in power, love, and faithfulness. Isaiah reminds us that there is no […]