Crossring: God's Word, Today.

In Crossring's Daily Reflection today, Simon reflects on Matthew 6:25-34 and how ultimately, if we worry about what our future might hold, we are questioning God’s faithfulness to us. Continue reading →

In today's Daily Reflection, Simon Lucas looks at Matthew 6:19-24 and sees that focusing our attention on earthly wealth is harmful, both to God’s kingdom, and also to ourselves. Continue reading →

Simon Lucas reflects on Psalm 23:4 and considers how the Psalmist inspires us with hope and confidence as we face the darkest challenges of life. Continue reading →

16 “When you fast, do not look sombre as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put … Continue reading →

He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:3(b) Sat-navs are fantastic gadgets. Just pop in the post code of the location you wish to get to, and it’ll take you there. That’s the theory, anyway. … Continue reading →

For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:14-15 As regular visitors to … Continue reading →

He refreshes my soul. Psalm 23:3(a) Have you ever felt so tired that you feel that you could sleep for a week? As a teacher, I often feel like that as the end of term approaches, particularly the long Christmas … Continue reading →

5 ‘And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in … Continue reading →

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. Psalm 23:2 When I’m tired and stressed, I like to head up to Reigate Hill on the North Downs near where I live. The views across … Continue reading →

‘Be careful not to practise your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 ‘So when you give to the needy, do not announce … Continue reading →

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. Psalm 23:1 I’m slightly afraid to admit this on the radio, but I am a gadget fiend. Whenever a new product comes out, I find myself desperately wanting to buy one. I … Continue reading →

What follows is the text of a sermon I preached on 4th December 2011 at Cobham Methodist Church in Surrey. It is based on Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15 and Mark 1:1-8. I wonder if you were affected by the … Continue reading →

1 The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many … Continue reading →