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Where do I start? Bible: Luke 11:1-10 Reading I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me (PSALM 120:1). A few years ago, my family were driving down the motorway when the car died. We pulled over to the side of the road, got out of the car, and opened the bonnet.ContinueContinue reading “Where do I start?”

Who’s worth it? Bible: Luke 10:25-37 Reading But a Samaritan, as he travelled, came where the man was; and whenhe saw him, he took pity on him (V.33). One of our big problems with caring for others is trying to work out if they deserve it. Who’s worth the effort? Jesus told a story toContinueContinue reading “Who’s worth it?”

Busy Bible: Matthew 11:25-30 Reading Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give yourest (V.28). People who are trying to be friendly at church sometimes ask, “Are you keeping busy?” The question seems OK, but in my mind it can feel like pressure. If I can’t rattle off aContinueContinue reading “Busy”

Cutting like a knife Bible: Proverbs 12:17-22 Reading The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wisebrings healing (V.18). Our tongues can be like a Swiss Army knife when it comes to the variety of ways that we cut, hurt and bring each other down. The writer of Proverbs says,ContinueContinue reading “Cutting like a knife”