Thoughts for the Day

Rev Sharon Swain has been a parish priest for many years. She is a writer and educator, and until recently lived in Pembrokeshire in South Wales, working in an active-retired capacity caring for St James' Church, Manorbier. Unable to visit parishioners during the Pandemic first lock-down, she found a new ministry in producing thoughts based on readings for the day. Now living in Staffordshire, she sends her 'Thoughts for the Day' to hundreds around the world via email, and this has become her sole ministry. She is happy to add new names to this list. Contact: rev.s.swain@gmail.com

Sunday, 24th July 2022 - The Lord's Prayer: 4 Saturday, 23rd July 2022 - Being a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord Friday, 22nd July 2022 - Mary Magdalene and the women who followed Jesus Thursday, 21st July 2022 - Why does Jesus speak in parables? Wednesday, 20th July 2022 - Let those with ears listen! Tuesday, 19th July 2022 - Nehemiah - 9, Reinstating the reforms Monday, 18th July 2022 - Nehemiah - 8, The dedication of the walls Sunday, 17th July 2022 - Being like Martha and Mary Saturday, 16th July 2022 - Using one's talents Friday, 15th July 2022 - Nehemiah - 7, The people confess Thursday, 14th July 2022 - Nehemiah - 6, Ezra teaches the people Wednesday, 13th July 2022 - Nehemiah - 5, The wall is finished, but the intrigues continue Tuesday, 12th July 2022 - Nehemiah - 4, Famine strikes Monday, 11th July 2022 - Nehemiah - 3, The threat to attack Sunday, 10th July 2022 - The Good Samaritan revisited Saturday, 9th July 2022 - Nehemiah - 2, Nehemiah acts Friday, 8th July 2022 - Nehemiah - 1, The worrying news Thursday, 7th July 2022 - Ezra - 6, Ezra pronounces judgement Wednesday, 6th July 2022 - Ezra - 5, Ezra prays Tuesday, 5th July 2022 - Ezra - 4, The practicalities Monday, 4th July 2022 - Ezra - 3, Ezra's Commission to return from exile Sunday, 3rd July 2022 - Citizens of earth and heaven Saturday, 2nd July 2022 - Carrying our cross Friday, 1st July 2022 - Jesus' comments at a Pharisee's house Thursday, 30th June 2022 - Ezra - 2, Trouble with rebuilding the Temple