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

St Paul’s letter to the Roman churches (8: 38-9) For I am certain that nothing can separate us form [God’s] love: neither death nor life…neither the present nor the future…there is nothing in all creation that will ever be able to separate us from the love of God which is ours through Christ Jesus our

From a Tearfund Prayer Diary ‘In whatever you lack, God is present in the little you have,’ said a facilitator in Liberia. ‘There is a lot of power in you to change your situation. And that power is rooted in your thoughts, your attitude, and your practice.’ Thank God that he is changing people’s lives,

It was mentioned in the News yesterday that 83 millionaires had written an open letter suggesting that higher earners should be taxed more to cover the costs associated with the pandemic. We are still some way from seeing how governments respond to the issue of paying for the measures they have had to take, and

The rules regarding the wearing of face masks in shops are different in England and Scotland. Members of the UK Government have said that they would prefer to rely on ‘common sense’ rather than making the wearing of them compulsory. As it relates to the topic of face masks, is ‘common sense’ about thinking of

The First Minister reportedly said yesterday, ‘If it feels normal, it is wrong’. Sounds like an exam question in English: statement followed by ‘Discuss’. I am grateful to the late Ian McCrorie (of steamers, Toad Choir and Clic Sergeant) for highlighting in a Presbytery debate the difference between ‘normal’ and ‘natural’. ‘Normal’ is about conventions,