Friday November 5, 2021The Twelve Days of COPmas: Day 5 – The gift of community Ephesians 4:4-16 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all […]
URC Daily Devotion 4 November 2021
As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she […]
URC Daily Devotion 2 November 2021
Proverbs 16 selected verses When the ways of people please the LORD,he causes even their enemies to be at peace with them.Better is a little with righteousnessthan large income with injustice.The human mind plans the way,but the LORD directs the steps.Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king;his mouth does not sin in judgement.Righteous […]
Gremlins and Apologies
Apologies Dear Friends, Just a note to thank you all for your patience over the last couple of weeks and to apologise for the technical problems we have been having. For reasons far too technical for me to understand the bit of the website where we store the Devotions and the Podcasts became inaccessible. This […]
URC Daily Devotion 1 November 2021
Romans 8:18-25 So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the […]
URC Daily Devotion 31 October 2021
Praise our God with shouts of joy,sing the glory of his name;join to lift his praises high,through the world his love proclaim. 2 Come and see what God has doneby the power of his right hand;see the battles he has wonby his word of swift command. 3 God has tamed the raging seas,carved a highway […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]