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Daily thoughts from the team at Glasgow City Mission to encourage, challenge and bless as you begin each day.
This week we conclude our series on how Christians can learn to worship together in unity.
This week we conclude our series on how Christians can learn to worship together in unity.
This week we conclude our series on how Christians can learn to worship together in unity.
This week we conclude our series on how Christians can learn to worship together in unity.
This week we conclude our series on how Christians can learn to worship together in unity.
This week we continue to look at some of the disagreements amongst the believers in Rome and remind ourselves of how Paul addresses this; to take a step back, judge less and to love one another.
This week Paul takes us to some specific disagreements amongst the believers in Rome. As he does this he challenges the believers to take a step back, judge less and to love one another.
This week Paul takes us to some specific disagreements amongst the believers in Rome. As he does this he challenges the believers to take a step back, judge less and to love one another.
This week Paul takes us to some specific disagreements amongst the believers in Rome. As he does this he challenges the believers to take a step back, judge less and to love one another.
This week Paul takes us to some specific disagreements amongst the believers in Rome. As he does this he challenges the believers to take a step back, judge less and to love one another.
This week Paul takes us to some specific disagreements amongst the believers in Rome. As he does this he challenges the believers to take a step back, judge less and to love one another.
What gifts do we need to have in order to be distinctive in the world? How can you use the gifts that God has given you?
What gifts do we need to have in order to be distinctive in the world? How can you use the gifts that God has given you?
What gifts do we need to have in order to be distinctive in the world? How can you use the gifts that God has given you?
What gifts do we need to have in order to be distinctive in the world? How can you use the gifts that God has given you?
What gifts do we need to have in order to be distinctive in the world? How can you use the gifts that God has given you?
This week we are thinking about how we can respond to God's generosity to us in our everyday lives.
This week we are thinking about how we can respond to God's generosity to us in our everyday lives.
This week we are thinking about how we can respond to God's generosity to us in our everyday lives.
This week we are thinking about how we can respond to God's generosity to us in our everyday lives.
This week we are thinking about how we can respond to God's generosity to us in our everyday lives.
This Easter week we accompany Mary Magdalene to Jesus' tomb, where she makes a shocking discovery.
This Easter week we accompany Mary Magdalene to Jesus' tomb, where she makes a shocking discovery.
This Easter week we accompany Mary Magdalene to Jesus' tomb, where she makes a shocking discovery.
This Easter week we accompany Mary Magdalene to Jesus' tomb, where she makes a shocking discovery.
This Easter week we accompany Mary Magdalene to Jesus' tomb, where she makes a shocking discovery.
This week we will continue to focus on psalms and spiritual songs. Psalm 126 holds two themes in juxtaposition - themes of joy and sorrow. Both joy and sorrow are true to life individually and corporately as much today as they were for the people of Israel back when this psalm was written.
In Luke chapter 7 we hear the account of Mary washing Jesus’ feet with her tears. This will be helpful to reflect on alongside this psalm as we think of sowing with tears and reaping joy.
This week we will continue to focus on psalms and spiritual songs. Psalm 126 holds two themes in juxtaposition - themes of joy and sorrow. Both joy and sorrow are true to life individually and corporately as much today as they were for the people of Israel back when this psalm was written.
In Luke chapter 7 we hear the account of Mary washing Jesus’ feet with her tears. This will be helpful to reflect on alongside this psalm as we think of sowing with tears and reaping joy.
This week we will continue to focus on psalms and spiritual songs. Psalm 126 holds two themes in juxtaposition - themes of joy and sorrow. Both joy and sorrow are true to life individually and corporately as much today as they were for the people of Israel back when this psalm was written.
In Luke chapter 7 we hear the account of Mary washing Jesus’ feet with her tears. This will be helpful to reflect on alongside this psalm as we think of sowing with tears and reaping joy.
This week we will continue to focus on psalms and spiritual songs. Psalm 126 holds two themes in juxtaposition - themes of joy and sorrow. Both joy and sorrow are true to life individually and corporately as much today as they were for the people of Israel back when this psalm was written.
In Luke chapter 7 we hear the account of Mary washing Jesus’ feet with her tears. This will be helpful to reflect on alongside this psalm as we think of sowing with tears and reaping joy.
This week we will continue to focus on psalms and spiritual songs. Psalm 126 holds two themes in juxtaposition - themes of joy and sorrow. Both joy and sorrow are true to life individually and corporately as much today as they were for the people of Israel back when this psalm was written.
In Luke chapter 7 we hear the account of Mary washing Jesus’ feet with her tears. This will be helpful to reflect on alongside this psalm as we think of sowing with tears and reaping joy.
This week, join us as we journey through Psalm 56. David was surrounded by his enemies feeling afraid. But here we read about where he puts his trust – it’s in the Lord! There are times when we all feel like we are under attack. How do you cope in those moments? Do you remain afraid or do you trust in the Lord? Let’s see how David worked through this emotion in order to see God.
This week, join us as we journey through Psalm 56. David was surrounded by his enemies feeling afraid. But here we read about where he puts his trust – it’s in the Lord! There are times when we all feel like we are under attack. How do you cope in those moments? Do you remain afraid or do you trust in the Lord? Let’s see how David worked through this emotion in order to see God.
This week, join us as we journey through Psalm 56. David was surrounded by his enemies feeling afraid. But here we read about where he puts his trust – it’s in the Lord! There are times when we all feel like we are under attack. How do you cope in those moments? Do you remain afraid or do you trust in the Lord? Let’s see how David worked through this emotion in order to see God.
This week, join us as we journey through Psalm 56. David was surrounded by his enemies feeling afraid. But here we read about where he puts his trust – it’s in the Lord! There are times when we all feel like we are under attack. How do you cope in those moments? Do you remain afraid or do you trust in the Lord? Let’s see how David worked through this emotion in order to see God.
This week, join us as we journey through Psalm 56. David was surrounded by his enemies feeling afraid. But here we read about where he puts his trust – it’s in the Lord! There are times when we all feel like we are under attack. How do you cope in those moments? Do you remain afraid or do you trust in the Lord? Let’s see how David worked through this emotion in order to see God.
This week we will continue with our theme of looking at psalms and spiritual songs. But first let me take you to the words of Jesus in Luke 13. Jesus laments over Jerusalem and longs for them to be gathered together “as a hen gathers her brood under her wings.” The Psalm we will be looking at reveals David’s desire to dwell in the house of the Lord, and to be hidden in the shelter of his sacred tent. Hopefully you can already hear the similar desire. The world we live in can feel unsafe and perhaps your week ahead feels uncertain. But this Psalm expresses hope in the midst of darkness and can offer a much needed connection with the Light of Life.
This week we will continue with our theme of looking at psalms and spiritual songs. But first let me take you to the words of Jesus in Luke 13. Jesus laments over Jerusalem and longs for them to be gathered together “as a hen gathers her brood under her wings.” The Psalm we will be looking at reveals David’s desire to dwell in the house of the Lord, and to be hidden in the shelter of his sacred tent. Hopefully you can already hear the similar desire. The world we live in can feel unsafe and perhaps your week ahead feels uncertain. But this Psalm expresses hope in the midst of darkness and can offer a much needed connection with the Light of Life.
This week we will continue with our theme of looking at psalms and spiritual songs. But first let me take you to the words of Jesus in Luke 13. Jesus laments over Jerusalem and longs for them to be gathered together “as a hen gathers her brood under her wings.” The Psalm we will be looking at reveals David’s desire to dwell in the house of the Lord, and to be hidden in the shelter of his sacred tent. Hopefully you can already hear the similar desire. The world we live in can feel unsafe and perhaps your week ahead feels uncertain. But this Psalm expresses hope in the midst of darkness and can offer a much needed connection with the Light of Life.
This week we will continue with our theme of looking at psalms and spiritual songs. But first let me take you to the words of Jesus in Luke 13. Jesus laments over Jerusalem and longs for them to be gathered together “as a hen gathers her brood under her wings.” The Psalm we will be looking at reveals David’s desire to dwell in the house of the Lord, and to be hidden in the shelter of his sacred tent. Hopefully you can already hear the similar desire. The world we live in can feel unsafe and perhaps your week ahead feels uncertain. But this Psalm expresses hope in the midst of darkness and can offer a much needed connection with the Light of Life.
This week we will continue with our theme of looking at psalms and spiritual songs. But first let me take you to the words of Jesus in Luke 13. Jesus laments over Jerusalem and longs for them to be gathered together “as a hen gathers her brood under her wings.” The Psalm we will be looking at reveals David’s desire to dwell in the house of the Lord, and to be hidden in the shelter of his sacred tent. Hopefully you can already hear the similar desire. The world we live in can feel unsafe and perhaps your week ahead feels uncertain. But this Psalm expresses hope in the midst of darkness and can offer a much needed connection with the Light of Life.
In our approach to the Holy Week of Easter the Christian Church globally have recognised a season of fasting and intentional spiritual development which we call Lent. Psalm 91 forms part of the lectionary readings for this time which contains within it the line used in the mocking temptation of Jesus in the desert –
‘“If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’ Matthew 4:6
The period of Lent spans the time of fasting Jesus undertook in the wilderness which itself echoes the 40 years the people of Israel travelled the dessert wilderness and it replicates Elijah’s fast of 40 days and 40 nights on Mount Horeb.
Through the desert the people of God worked out who they were, forged their identity which is remembered in the gathering of Jewish people down the ages. They confronted their fears, got it wrong, and learned to be reliant on God. This is a key part of the ‘origin story’ of the people of God. The period in our respective wildernesses offer opportunities to minister to our inner selves, to work through who we think we are, and to hear from God.
There are mystical experiences available during period of dedicated spiritual discipline that cause a change in the tone of ministry and identity in people who undertake their own wilderness journeys. Jesus’ own ministry really steps up immediately following his wilderness period.
We don’t have to travel to the desert. There is a journey within that is sufficient for a lifetime of discovery.
In our approach to the Holy Week of Easter the Christian Church globally have recognised a season of fasting and intentional spiritual development which we call Lent. Psalm 91 forms part of the lectionary readings for this time which contains within it the line used in the mocking temptation of Jesus in the desert –
‘“If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’ Matthew 4:6
The period of Lent spans the time of fasting Jesus undertook in the wilderness which itself echoes the 40 years the people of Israel travelled the dessert wilderness and it replicates Elijah’s fast of 40 days and 40 nights on Mount Horeb.
Through the desert the people of God worked out who they were, forged their identity which is remembered in the gathering of Jewish people down the ages. They confronted their fears, got it wrong, and learned to be reliant on God. This is a key part of the ‘origin story’ of the people of God. The period in our respective wildernesses offer opportunities to minister to our inner selves, to work through who we think we are, and to hear from God.
There are mystical experiences available during period of dedicated spiritual discipline that cause a change in the tone of ministry and identity in people who undertake their own wilderness journeys. Jesus’ own ministry really steps up immediately following his wilderness period.
We don’t have to travel to the desert. There is a journey within that is sufficient for a lifetime of discovery.
In our approach to the Holy Week of Easter the Christian Church globally have recognised a season of fasting and intentional spiritual development which we call Lent. Psalm 91 forms part of the lectionary readings for this time which contains within it the line used in the mocking temptation of Jesus in the desert –
‘“If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’ Matthew 4:6
The period of Lent spans the time of fasting Jesus undertook in the wilderness which itself echoes the 40 years the people of Israel travelled the dessert wilderness and it replicates Elijah’s fast of 40 days and 40 nights on Mount Horeb.
Through the desert the people of God worked out who they were, forged their identity which is remembered in the gathering of Jewish people down the ages. They confronted their fears, got it wrong, and learned to be reliant on God. This is a key part of the ‘origin story’ of the people of God. The period in our respective wildernesses offer opportunities to minister to our inner selves, to work through who we think we are, and to hear from God.
There are mystical experiences available during period of dedicated spiritual discipline that cause a change in the tone of ministry and identity in people who undertake their own wilderness journeys. Jesus’ own ministry really steps up immediately following his wilderness period.
We don’t have to travel to the desert. There is a journey within that is sufficient for a lifetime of discovery.
In our approach to the Holy Week of Easter the Christian Church globally have recognised a season of fasting and intentional spiritual development which we call Lent. Psalm 91 forms part of the lectionary readings for this time which contains within it the line used in the mocking temptation of Jesus in the desert –
‘“If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’ Matthew 4:6
The period of Lent spans the time of fasting Jesus undertook in the wilderness which itself echoes the 40 years the people of Israel travelled the dessert wilderness and it replicates Elijah’s fast of 40 days and 40 nights on Mount Horeb.
Through the desert the people of God worked out who they were, forged their identity which is remembered in the gathering of Jewish people down the ages. They confronted their fears, got it wrong, and learned to be reliant on God. This is a key part of the ‘origin story’ of the people of God. The period in our respective wildernesses offer opportunities to minister to our inner selves, to work through who we think we are, and to hear from God.
There are mystical experiences available during period of dedicated spiritual discipline that cause a change in the tone of ministry and identity in people who undertake their own wilderness journeys. Jesus’ own ministry really steps up immediately following his wilderness period.
We don’t have to travel to the desert. There is a journey within that is sufficient for a lifetime of discovery.
In our approach to the Holy Week of Easter the Christian Church globally have recognised a season of fasting and intentional spiritual development which we call Lent. Psalm 91 forms part of the lectionary readings for this time which contains within it the line used in the mocking temptation of Jesus in the desert – ‘
“If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’ Matthew 4:6
The period of Lent spans the time of fasting Jesus undertook in the wilderness which itself echoes the 40 years the people of Israel travelled the dessert wilderness and it replicates Elijah’s fast of 40 days and 40 nights on Mount Horeb.
Through the desert the people of God worked out who they were, forged their identity which is remembered in the gathering of Jewish people down the ages. They confronted their fears, got it wrong, and learned to be reliant on God. This is a key part of the ‘origin story’ of the people of God. The period in our respective wildernesses offer opportunities to minister to our inner selves, to work through who we think we are, and to hear from God.
There are mystical experiences available during period of dedicated spiritual discipline that cause a change in the tone of ministry and identity in people who undertake their own wilderness journeys. Jesus’ own ministry really steps up immediately following his wilderness period.
We don’t have to travel to the desert. There is a journey within that is sufficient for a lifetime of discovery.
This week we begin a series on Psalms, hymns and prayers from the Bible. Today's Psalm speaks of finding our nourishment and wisdom in God himself.
This week we begin a series on Psalms, hymns and prayers from the Bible. Today's Psalm speaks of finding our nourishment and wisdom in God himself.
This week we begin a series on Psalms, hymns and prayers from the Bible. Today's Psalm speaks of finding our nourishment and wisdom in God himself.
This week we begin a series on Psalms, hymns and prayers from the Bible. Today's Psalm speaks of finding our nourishment and wisdom in God himself.
This week we begin a series on Psalms, hymns and prayers from the Bible. Today's Psalm speaks of finding our nourishment and wisdom in God himself.
This week, we hear about a man who asked Jesus a question, and found the answer difficult to take.
This week, we hear about a man who asked Jesus a question, and found the answer difficult to take.
This week, we hear about a man who asked Jesus a question, and found the answer difficult to take.
This week, we hear about a man who asked Jesus a question, and found the answer difficult to take.
This week we listen in on a tricky conversation between Jesus and two of his disciples.
This week we listen in on a tricky conversation between Jesus and two of his disciples.
This week we listen in on a tricky conversation between Jesus and two of his disciples.
This week we listen in on a tricky conversation between Jesus and two of his disciples.
This week we listen in on a tricky conversation between Jesus and two of his disciples.
This week we are continuing to think about Jesus, and what the Bible has to say about him. Who is this king whose birth we celebrate at Christmas?
This week we are continuing to think about Jesus, and what the Bible has to say about him. Who is this king whose birth we celebrate at Christmas?
This week we are continuing to think about Jesus, and what the Bible has to say about him. Who is this king whose birth we celebrate at Christmas?
This week we are continuing to think about Jesus, and what the Bible has to say about him. Who is this king whose birth we celebrate at Christmas?
This week we are continuing to think about Jesus, and what the Bible has to say about him. Who is this king whose birth we celebrate at Christmas?
Over the next few weeks, we are looking forward to the coming of Jesus Christ. The marvel that God took on flesh in the person of Jesus. Take some time out in this busy season to reflect on this life changing truth.
Over the next few weeks, we are looking forward to the coming of Jesus Christ. The marvel that God took on flesh in the person of Jesus. Take some time out in this busy season to reflect on this life changing truth.