Ringwood Benefice

In today's Thought for the Day, Ian Whitham talks about how we must follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit and resist other distracting influences.

Today Sandra talks about her beloved cordless Dyson and how it's only effective as a vacuum cleaner if charged. Christians are only effective when filled with the Holy Spirit.

It's hard to take a birdseye view of the whole of our life in the present moment. Matthew reflect on the analogy between the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land and our own journey from familiar routines to lockdown and now the easing of lockdown.

Today Sandra Matthews explores what might appear coincidental timings, but unpacks how God's plan and purpose is woven through these apparent 'coincidences'.

Ian talks about Acts 13 and questions what holds us back from entering the freedom Jesus offers us?

Have you ever had to cut a flailing branch off a tree? It loses its connection. Today Richard Emblin draws on the words of Jesus in John's Gospel "I am the true vine" and talks about remaining connected to God as the source of our flourishing.

It's Day 7 of Thy Kingdom Come Today, Sandra reflects on how the disciples were 'helped' by others, sent by God, in their waiting for the promised Holy Spirit to come.

It's not always easy to rejoice is i? Today Ruth Freeman unpacks what it is to rejoice in the Lord from Philippians 4.

Peter Vargeson continues to explore the theme of waiting. Today, Peter explores what it means to wait for power based on Jesus words in Luke 24.49.

Don't be overly anxious but come to God in prayer. Ian explains how there are times when God can feel distant but through bringing anxiety to God we can experience peace. Drawing on Philippians 4.

Today we celebrate Ascension when Jesus returned to heaven. For the disciples this created the type of physical distance that characterises our experience during Coronavirus. Today Matthew unpack how Jesus is just as present to us even when he is not with us physically.

Sandra Matthews reflects on the challenge parents have in increasingly 'letting go' of their children as they become older and more independent. Sandra looks to the joy of Ascension Day but also the experience of the disciples of 'letting go' of Jesus and waiting for the Holy Spirit.

Drawing on the parable of the Good Shepherd in John 10, Matthew unpacks how as human beings, we were created to be known by our fellow human beings and God.

Peter Vargeson looks forward to Ascension and Pentecost and explores how "waiting on the Lord" can bring us through times of impatience.

Today, Elizabeth explores our increasing disconnection from nature and how we can be connected to God.

Isaiah, the OT Prophet, said "Those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength". We're all waiting at the moment. Today, Richard Emblin, talks about waiting on God.

We talk about God but, did you know that God has a name? Today Sandra unpacks the "I Am" name of God.

Whenever light is present in a space, it cannot be hidden easily. Matthew unpack Jesus' words in Matthew 5 and encourages us to be bringers of light and hope into the lives of others.

Today Peter and Sara Jackson, reflect on 1975 chart sensation 'Rock Around The Clock' by Bill Haley & His Comets and explore how Jesus is the rock on which we can build our lives.

The third part of our series exploring the "I AM" sayings in John's Gospel. This week Ian unpacks Jesus' words "I Am the Light of the World."