Author Archives: Keith Morrison

Monday, 8th March Reading John 7:37-52 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.’ John 7:37 I love camping, but I don’t really understand why. Some members of the family claim it is cold, it canContinue reading “Fast Day 17”

Sunday, 7th March The reading in the church service is Genesis 43: 24-34 Our passages each Sunday during Lent each feature a meal. If you’ve given something up for Lent it is allowed on the Feast day! As we feast and celebrate our act of worship together can be accessed on the internet : Facebook.com/LindfieldURCContinue reading “Feast Day 3!”

Saturday, 6th March Reading John 7:25-36 Still, many in the crowd believed in him. They said, ‘When the Messiah comes, will he perform more signs than this man?’ John 7:31 NIV It was autumn, and Jesus was preaching in Jerusalem, but the crowd was unsure about whether Jesus was the Christ. The issue at handContinue reading “Fast Day 16”

Friday, 5th March Reading Psalm 41 Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me. Psalm 41:9 NIV This verse gives an image of a character we might consider a “Judas”. Our friends, even dear friends, might believe rumours spoken by others that are not true, or they mayContinue reading “Fast Day 15”

Thursday, 4th March Reading Jeremiah 9:12-24 But let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,’ declares the Lord. Jeremiah 9:24 NIV The first 10 or 11 verses of the passage depictContinue reading “Fast Day 14”

Wednesday, 3rd March Reading John 6:60-70 Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. John 6:68, NIV Journeys are sometimes long and hard, but we set out hoping we are going to get to the destination, we have somewhere in mind even if the route isContinue reading “Fast Day 13”

Tuesday, 2nd March Reading Jeremiah 8: 1-15 How can you say, “We are wise, for we have the law of the Lord” when actually the lying pen of the scribes has handled it falsely? Jeremiah 8:8, NIV The words of the prophet Jeremiah can be challenging. He speaks of how the people were far from GodContinue reading “Fast Day 12”

Monday, 1st March Reading Palm 32 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you Psalm 32:9, NIV This is a great psalm about our relationship with the Lord, but I’m not so sure what verse 9Continue reading “Fast Day 11”

Sunday, 28th February The reading in the church service is Genesis 26: 12-33 Our passages each Sunday during Lent each feature a meal. If you’ve given something up for Lent it is allowed on the Feast day! As we feast and celebrate our act of worship together can be accessed on the internet : Facebook.com/LindfieldURCContinue reading “Feast Day 2!”

Saturday, 27th February Reading John 6: 27-40 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.  John 6:38, NIV Jesus came that he might do the Heavenly Father’s will. He was sent that the Love of God be known, and the priceContinue reading “Fast Day 10”