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From time to time in Church Wigan, we publish daily reflections exploring bible passages in the light of daily experience. We want to hear what God is saying to us today on our journey as disciples, and in our desire to see one in ten people in Wigan on a journey with Jesus.
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Peter Walker explores the account in John’s gospel, when Jesus tells the fishermen to throw their nets out on the right of the boat, reminding us that we will only succeed if we trust in God’s power.
Garry Stott looks at Luke’s account of Jesus healing ten men who had leprosy and asks us if we remember to give praise to God for all the things the Lord does in our lives.
Joe Magill reflects on the incident of Jesus cursing a fig tree and asks us what is God asking us to uproot and change either in our own lives, in our worshipping communities and in the world.
In our reflection today, Dave Cosslett explores how God used Pauls healing ministry in Malta, despite him being a prisoner.
Mark Wade reminds us that it is important to rest, to keep a Sabbath, but it is also important to pray too.
Helen Weavers inspired by the resurrection of a young man in Acts 20 encourages us that miracles still do happen today in the world and challenges to expect God to show their power in this way.
Steve Clarke looks at the encounter Jesus had with a deaf man and explores the difference between curing and healing, as well as challenging us to stand by those who are excluded from community.
Mike Perrin reflects on the healing of the Roman Centurion’s servant, reminding us of the faith he had, but also reflecting on Jesus’ willingness to heal.
Dot Gosling explores the witness and martyrdom of Stephen and shows us the peace the Holy Spirit can give us, even in the most testing of times.
Sam Nicholson looks at Acts 3.1-10 and explores the challenges of praying for healing and asks us whether we are blessing others outside our temple courts?
Janet Presho reflects on the miracle of the coin in the fish’s mouth. She reminds us that Jesus is in the business of doing miracles. Jesus performed miracles then, and he is still performing miracles now.
Adam and Hannah Archer remind us that we should be partnering with God in order to fully see His power at work in miraculous ways.
Sue Fulford reflects on the miracle of The Feeding of the Five Thousand (men) and what happens when we bring what little we have to God and see what God can do with it.
Rachel Martin reflects on the final recorded healing miracle of Jesus, the healing of the servant’s ear and explores how God’s healing can take place, even in the darkest times.
Frances Shoesmith encourages us to share the miracles in our lives with others, because when miracles are seen and shared, the miracle of God’s good news, and his promise of salvation and eternal life is also seen and shared.
Dot Gosling explores the sign Jesus gave of turning water into wine and offers five pointers we as Christians today can take from this passage for our own faith and ministry.
Joe Magill reflects on Luke 10.17-20 and how Jesus' followers were able to perform signs themselves. Joe reminds us of the importance of acknowledging God in all of our ministry and discipleship.
Wyn Jones poses the question, ‘How hard is it for us to learn a lesson in our lives?’ The lesson we should have learnt, is that God hears our prayers and meets our needs.
In today’s reflection, Lucy helps us to see that God does the heavy work; we just need to hold onto the handle!
Lesley Hughes looks at the illness of Hezekiah in 2 Kings 20.1-11 and shows us that not only does God show us great acts of power, God’s real power lies in the fact we have a God we can speak with and our prayers are answered.
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