[This reflection by Michael Goble was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 01/Sep/2024]
In my last reflection I reminisced about a town in central Australia where they held an annual regatta on a river where there was no water. I thought this time I would also recall an experience in Queensland, Australia, in the tropics. (more…)
[This reflection by David Makanjuola was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 25/Aug/2024]
In last week’s edition of YOURS, one of the prayer points was for kindness, openness & acceptance across the UK, and an end to threats of riots and violence. We were asked to pray for all people who have been affected by the violence and hostility and to pray for a truly welcoming society. It ended with the plea “Heal our land, Lord.” (more…)
[This reflection by Dennis Ginter was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 18/Aug/2024]
Recently, at church on Sunday mornings, we’ve been singing “He has broken every chain!” But, for most of us, that doesn’t really ring true. We continue to struggle in despair to find freedom from sin in our lives – stuff that we’ve been enslaved to for years. Sometimes all of our lives! (more…)
[This reflection by Chris Ginter was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 11/Aug/2024]
How good and how pleasant it is when brethren dwell together in unity.
Psalm 133 v1
It suddenly occurred to me the other day when I was playing table-tennis with my grandson what a similarity there was between playing tennis and our relationship with Jesus. (We hit the ball and he hits it back to us). Quite a lively situation really! (more…)
[This reflection by Dazz Jones was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 04/Aug/2024]
Life is challenging and that can feel overwhelming! Stress, responsibilities, financial concerns, and relationship struggles can weigh us down and make things feel difficult. Then don’t we love to complain about it, It’s the British prerogative! However, amid these difficulties, cultivating an “attitude of gratitude” can provide us with the strength to persevere. (more…)
[This reflection by Helen Ruffhead was published in the weekly news bulletin of Horley Baptist Church, 28/Jul/2024]
I think one thing Christians find hard to acknowledge is a feeling of disappointment with God. When we first become Christians life often seems wonderful and we believe everything is going to be different, but then our old troubles come back and we can struggle with feelings of disappointment. (more…)