Yesterday should have been the first day of the 2020 Olympics, but they are postponed. Somewhere at home there are photos of my parents wearing Gold Medals from the 1984 Games. NOT that they were competitors, but a neighbour was (he bought the house where I grew up). Mike actually came second in the race,

Yesterday the Prime Minister was in Scotland, and there was the inevitable discussion about the nature of the relationship between Scotland and its neighbours. Relationships between countries have been much in the news lately: with China, with Russia, with America, with the European Union (to name but a few). All of these relationships have an

The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in fields of green grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths, as he has promised. Psalm 23: 1-3

From a TEARfund Prayer Diary Sometimes, in the middle of a giant disaster, the smallest things can make a big difference…Thank God that he cares about the details of our lives. Pray for wisdom for those who respond in times of disaster. Ask that the little needs – and the opportunities to help give people

The start of an argument is like the first break in a dam; stop it before it goes any further. Proverbs 17: 14

From a TEARfund Prayer Diary The Holy Spirit brings us together for mission but maintains our distinctive qualities as congregations, so that we reflect God’s diversity. Pray that we will encourage and affirm unity, as well as embracing our diversity, and that we can celebrate our differences while also sharing our strengths. For further information

Prophecy of John the Baptist’s father (Luke 1: 78-9) Our God is merciful and tender. He will cause the bright dawn of salvation to rise on us and to shine from heaven on all those who live in the dark shadow of death, to guide our steps into the path of peace.

From a CrossReach prayer diary Dear Lord, Thank you for today – it might not be special for me, but today is special for someone, celebration of a birthday, an anniversary, a mum-to-be giving birth, or the loss of a loved one. Whatever the reason, today is special. Thank you, Lord, for each and every