General Chat

Good morning :-D


The sower flings the seed everywhere...

Remember God's love... God's love is extravagant, abundant and unconditional...

God keeps loving and giving his word to everyone – the passersby, the distracted, those who turn away and those who follow him... It is up to us how we respond.

Lord, help us to respond to your love with open and grateful hearts. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-D

*Waving* to Vera as she disappears in a cloud of dust...... :-D


Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown...

Jesus said, " But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering, produce a crop."

What are the things that have helped you to listen to God and to follow him?

Lord, open our eyes and ears to the presence of Your Holy Spirit. May the seeds of Your Word scattered among usfall on fertile soil. May they take root in our hearts and lives, and produce an abundant harvest of good words and deeds. Amen.


Cx :-)

Just popped in for a quick read. Can't stop. Hope you've all had a good day. Waves as she dashes out again ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Good morning :-)

I know what you mean kandj........dark times and fingertip faith. Without God in my life I think I would be a total wreck :-D

For today :

There is so much to unpack in the parable of the sower......

Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants. Jesus said, "The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature."

What are the worries, riches or pleasures that stop you from hearing God and following him?

Lord, deliver us from distraction, from worldly desires and all that would lure us and choke us with false promises. Still us, turn us, and enrich us with your Spirit, that we may be good soil, forever faithful and fruitful for you. Amen.


Cx :-)

Hello all

The brown paper bag method worked then Cynthia ha ha.

There have been many times I have felt in a dark place and coped with bereavements, major surgery and serious health problems, but still clung on to my faith even with just
my fingertips at times. I have a very old bookmark which reminds me we are never on our own in any challenging times.... it reads:

If God brings you to it; He will bring you through it. (Isaiah 58:11).

Powerful words that work and are so true in my own humble experience.

Remembering all who are going through a difficult time right now. (((hugs))) xxx

Good morning :-)



Still browsing through the parable of the sower.........

Some seed fell on rocky ground and when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture... Jesus said, "Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away."

What have been the testing times when it was difficult for you to hear God and follow him?

Father, create in me a soft heart, an open heart that is readily yielded to your Word and your commands. Make me fruitful, I pray. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Oooh. I didn't realise I had posted twice yesterday. I need to blow into a brown paper bag and get rid of those hiccups... :-D


For today:

Yesterday, we heard the great parable about the sower sowing the seed and what it means for us.

Jesus said, "The seed is the word of God. The seeds that fell along the path stand for those who hear; but the devil comes and takes the message away from their hearts in order to keep them from believing and being saved."

What things make us just pass by so that we do not listen to God?

Lord, plant my seed in good ground! Help me to grow in faith so my relationship with you is not shallow and weak, but a deep and mature faith. Amen.


Love that story! <3


Cx :-)

Hello all

Ooops, I think Cynthia has the hiccups this morning.

I wonder if Vera and her family have come down to earth after her grandson J and
his team won the Gold medal for GB, what a wonderful time of celebrations.

Sunday is the perfect day to reflect on the past week and look forward to the week ahead and be thankful for each and every one of our blessings.

Thinking now of all children and teachers who have one week before end of term. xx xxx

Good morning :-)


The Collect (special prayer) for today:

Almighty and everlasting God,
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified:
hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness
and truth to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.


The gospel reading for today tells the wonderful story of the parable of the Sower.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


The Collect (special prayer) for today:

Almighty and everlasting God,
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified:
hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness
and truth to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.


The gospel reading for today tells the wonderful story of the parable of the Sower.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Another weekend is upon us - it will soon be Christmas :-D


Meanwhile, some advice for us......

Take time to claim your strength; this is a gift from God.

Take time to have fun; it is God’s way of teaching you your strengths.

Take time to grow yourself; only you can grow you.

Take time to trust yourself; God trusts you.

Take time to be self-reliant; it is better than being dependent.

Take time to share with others; they will bless you and you will bless them.

Take time to have hope; you are a child of God.


Cx :-)

Hello all and a great big CONGRATULATIONS to Vera's Grandson and his team
for winning a GOLD MEDAL for GB in the EU Archery Contest......... WOOOHOOO

What an amazing achievement. All the hard training and ongoing commitment from
J and his family have come to fruition in a marvelous way. Definitely a proud moment for him and for all your family Vera.Thank you for sharing such happy news with us all

Happy Friday blessings for all looking in today. xx

~~~~~~~ a wave to anyone looking in.

You are right Cynthia. I admit to a tear in the eye when watching the award ceremony in particular. I am very proud and give thanks for his talent but I am more thankful for his attitude. Not once has he moaned when he lost or bragged when he won, but his tweets etc have been more about how great his team mates are and how much he is enjoying shooting with such a great team.

My thoughts are still with those youngsters whose talents are wasted because their families are unable or unwilling to give the time, money and commitment needed.

Enjoy your day whatever it brings

Good morning :-)

I see that Vera's grandson and some of his team mates have won a GOLD medal.....how exciting and how very well deserved for them. Now Vera, you had better go and lay down in a dark room to recover from all the excitement. I guess you got through a few tissues..........so very pleased for you. <3


People are now beginning to come and go on their summer holidays and we wish them all well as they travel all over this beautiful world. Meanwhile, I will be sunning myself at that famous resort known as 'Ourgate'.


May we walk with God this summer in whatever we do wherever we go.


Walking with God means... walking with honesty and with courage. Walking with love and respect and concern for the feelings of others.

Cx :-)

Hello all

Amen to your posting today Cynthia.

Vera, thank you for keeping us updated about your Grandson's archery events in Croatia. It certainly doesn't make for boring reading, in fact it is quite exciting to be told how far J has come in the EU archery contests. Nail biting time today then as he takes part in the men's team where they are seeded number 3. Good luck to them!!!

Waving now to whoever looks in to this Christian thread, have a good day today xx

Good morning :-)


Oh my word! It was all up and down yesterday for you Vera......you must have been worn out reading about the excitement. Sounds like great team work all the way round - hope today goes well for J. I have to admit that I didn't realise that archery was such a popular sport.



May you walk with God this summer in whatever you do wherever you go.
Walking with God means... walking with honesty and with courage. Walking with love and respect and concern for the feelings of others. x


Cx :-)

Good morning all
Thank you Cynthia and Kandj for your kind interest in J and his progress. It is much appreciated and it is lovely for me to be able to share my joy in my grandson with you.

Yesterday I was out for the day and no wifi :-(. The first thing I did when home was check the live updates. J and his partner were knocked out of the mixed team event by a pair from Switzerland, so well done to them. This morning it was the final elimination rounds in the individual event. J got through to the 5th round where he was drawn against a team-mate who is also his room-mate. A close match but the other lad took the round and has since gone on to defeat the number 1 seed for a place in the final on Friday, where he will meet another archer from Britain. So GB are guaranteed a gold and silver to add to the gold and bronze medals they already have from another type of shooting. Well done all the GB team. Tomorrow grandson will be part of the team of 3 lads shooting in the men's team event. They are seeded 3.

Have I bored you enough yet? Thank you for listening.

Thank you for today's prayer. In our rather frantic world it would be good if we could all take time to "stop and smell the coffee" as they say.

Today I am also giving thanks for the prolonged, heavy rain we had yesterday. It's made a mess of our garden but it is filling the reservoirs and pleasing the farmers. There's always something to be thankful for.

Good morning :-)

I bet your ipad is never far away Vera.......it must be so exciting for you :-D



Long warm days... The pace of life slows... A time for picnics and rest in the shade...

Lord, help me to rest awhile in the cooling shade of your presence. Slow down my restless heart and fill me with gentle compassion for all your people. Amen



Love to all. Cx :-)

Hello all

I'm joining Cynthia in offering Vera good wishes for having such a talented and
gifted grandson...... he really is doing remarkably well. Proud Grandparents time
and why not?? It's good to know that all J's hard training and commitment are
bringing him such good results........ we pray that it continues for him and for others.

Sending out lots and lots of ((hugs)) to all in need of them today. xx

Good morning :-)


Wow Vera - he is doing really well isn't he? I can understand your pride and would feel just the same. Keep us posted. :-D


Lord, draw me closer to You this summer. Teach me how I can pray no matter where I am or what I am doing. Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence, and light my path with Your Word and Counsel. As I enjoy Your creation, create in me a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You. Amen.


Love to all Cx :-)