When we think of joy we tend to think of an emotion that comes and goes depending on our circumstances. But the Bible talks a lot about joy, and it never ties joy to our circumstances. In fact, it talks about having joy in real, everyday life – even when...

Verse of the day – 1 Thessalonians Ch5 v16-18 Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. In this world there will always be something to worry about – we live in a fallen, fractured world,...

This week’s scripture reminds us that our present troubles will pass and our hope and security lies in God. Job 11:13-18 (NIV) 13 “Yet if you devote your heart to him    and stretch out your hands to him,14 if you put away the sin that is in your hand    and allow no evil to dwell in your tent,15 then, free...

Verse of the day – Philippians Ch4 v6 Don’t worry about anything: instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.   We all have worries in our lives- particularly at the moment in the grip of the coronavirus crisis, as well...