Saturday October 16, 2021  Proverbs 6: 16 – 19 There are six things that the Lord hates,    seven that are an abomination to him:haughty eyes, a lying tongue,    and hands that shed innocent blood,a heart that devises wicked plans,    feet that hurry to run to evil, a lying witness who testifies falsely,    and one who sows discord in a family. …

Friday October 15, 2021   Proverbs 3: 27 – 35 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,    when it is in your power to do it.Do not say to your neighbour, ‘Go, and come again;    tomorrow I will give it’—when you have it with you.Do not plan harm against your …

Thursday October 14, 2021   Proverbs 3: 13 – 18 Happy are those who find wisdom,    and those who get understanding,for her income is better than silver,    and her revenue better than gold.She is more precious than jewels,    and nothing you desire can compare with her.Long life is in her right hand;    …

Wednesday October 13, 2021  Proverbs 3: 5 – 8 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,    and do not rely on your own insight.In all your ways acknowledge him,    and he will make straight your paths.Do not be wise in your own eyes;    fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.It …

Proverbs 1: 20 – 33 Wisdom cries out in the street;    in the squares she raises her voice.At the busiest corner she cries out;    at the entrance of the city gates she speaks:‘How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple?How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing    and fools hate knowledge?Give heed to my reproof;I will …

Proverbs 1: 1 – 7 For learning about wisdom and instruction,    for understanding words of insight,for gaining instruction in wise dealing,    righteousness, justice, and equity;to teach shrewdness to the simple,    knowledge and prudence to the young—let the wise also hear and gain in learning,    and the discerning acquire skill,to understand a proverb and a figure,    the words of the wise …

Proverbs Dear <<First Name>> I hope you have found the reflections on Transcending Mission over the last four weeks thoughtful – and possibly a more helpful way to think of the Church’s ministry than the rather nebulous word “mission”.  Over the year ahead we will come back to the four aspects of our work – worship, …

Saturday 9th October 2021 Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.  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 …