by niscu | Dec 1, 2024 | Social Media Weekly Post
‘Wow…only a few weeks to Christmas’, or should that be ‘Oh no…only a few weeks to Christmas’? Whichever side of delight, stress or pain you fall in to over this period, one thing we can be sure of is that Christmas happened 2000 years ago, and Christmas will happen...
by niscu | Nov 18, 2024 | Social Media Weekly Post
It’s International Men’s day on Tuesday 19th November 2024 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Men have traditionally been told that they need to be...
by niscu | Nov 18, 2024 | Social Media Weekly Post
Today, on this Remembrance Sunday, and tomorrow on Armistice Day, we take time to remember those who have given so much for our freedom. “No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.” 2 Timothy 2 v...
by niscu | Nov 8, 2024 | Social Media Weekly Post
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NLT) All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same...
by niscu | Oct 28, 2024 | Social Media Weekly Post
According to a quick search, apparentlyt Monday 21st October was national apple day while Saturday, 26th October was national pumpkin day, nicely book ending our half term here in Lancashire, for all who celebrate! But, for most of us blissfully unaware of these days,...
by niscu | Oct 13, 2024 | Social Media Weekly Post
After an enforced week indoors recently, I emerged to find that, all of a sudden, the trees were clothed in their glorious autumnal colours. The rich reds, oranges and golds are a spectacular reminder of God’s creativity, but have you ever wondered why the leaves...
by niscu | Oct 9, 2024 | Social Media Weekly Post
Harvest is upon us, the air is crisp, the trees are a kaleidoscope of autumnal shades, bedwelled spider’s webs sparkle in the low sunshine. These signposts herald the end of the summer growing season, that the harvest has been safely gathered in and the iconic harvest...
by niscu | Oct 9, 2024 | Social Media Weekly Post
Since leaving NISCU last year I’ve been very busy writing and, apart from the Bible, my most useful tool is the thesaurus. If you have ever looked for synonyms for the word “believe” you will find… accept, conclude, trust, understand, “take as gospel”. It’s ironic now...
by niscu | Sep 26, 2024 | Social Media Weekly Post
This week I’ve reflected on this passage of Jesus welcoming little children as I share about Niscu in a local church this morning. As we see Him bring them into his arms, we are not only called to do likewise but to enter the Kingdom like them. In fact, this is the...
by niscu | Sep 15, 2024 | Social Media Weekly Post
Next Saturday is International day of Peace, we have our one of our schools’ workers, Katy Hall, reflecting on peace. Sat around the campfire at Capernwray for our family holiday we sang the words “Stop, be still . . . My peace, Jesus says, I give to you, my peace.”...
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