Start the Day on First Fridays with Bishop Paul and Sarah (156) – 2nd June 2023
In Start the Day for the first Friday of June, Bishop Paul and Sarah read from Proverbs 3 and speak about how God’s wisdom for life and constant personal care helps us to address our fears and find serenity.
A Special Coronation Start the Day on Good Friday with Bishop Paul and Sarah (155) – 5th May 2023
In a special Start the Day message on the first Friday in May, Bishop Paul and Sarah read and reflect on Psalm 122, which for centuries has been sung at the very beginning of the Coronation Service.
Start the Day on Good Friday with Bishop Paul and Sarah (154) – 7th April 2023
In a special Start the Day for Good Friday, Bishop Paul and Sarah speak from a sunny hillside overlooking Southwell Minister – reflecting on the fresh wonder of the cross where Jesus reveals the costly depths of God’s love for the world.
Start the Day on First Fridays with Bishop Paul and Sarah (153) – 3rd March 2023
In Start the Day for the first Friday in March, Bishop Paul and Sarah read from Psalm 62 and speak about how to find rest for your soul when life is full of pressure and stress. ‘My soul finds rest in God; my hope comes from him.’ Psalm 62 Check out the special feature in Start the Day this month with the guest appearance of a litter of puppies!
Start the Day on First Fridays with Bishop Paul and Sarah (152) – 3rd February 2023
In a Start the Day message for the first Friday in February, Bishop Paul and Sarah read from Psalm 34 and speak about how to renew your confidence in God especially when you feel surrounded by many difficulties: ‘Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.’ Bishops Paul also mentions the invitation to join in the Diocesan Day of Prayer next Thursday, especially with Evensong in the Minster at 5.30pm and
Start the Day on First Fridays with Bishop Paul and Sarah (151) – 6th January 2023
In a first Start the Day message for the New Year, Bishop Paul and Sarah read from Psalm 6, a prayer full of trouble and tears, and they pray especially for those who will be finding it very difficult and painful turning the corner into a New Year.
Start the Day on First Fridays with Bishop Paul and Sarah (149) – 2nd December 2022
In a special Start the Day for Advent, Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on how to find strength and hope in God when you are feeling weary or anxious during the busy and intense days leading to Christmas. They also express particular thanks to all the people who lead and serve in the parishes of the diocese, with a special mention of the many village churches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt23h41o8nA
Start the Day on First Fridays with Bishop Paul and Sarah (147) – 4th November 2022
Southwell is looking beautiful early this morning in the autumn light as Bishop Paul and Sarah bring a Start the Day message for November, reading from Psalm 105 they reflect on where to find strength when you are weary and remembering God’s faithfulness in all situations.
Start the Day on First Fridays with Bishop Paul and Sarah (146) – 7th October 2022
In a very blustery and beautiful setting for Start the Day this morning, Bishop Paul and Sarah read from Ps77 and speak about how you can know God is with you and always at work, especially when you feel alone or afraid. Bishop Paul also speaks about the Diocesan Day of Prayer next Thursday 13th October, including a special invitation to supper after Evensong in the Minster at 5.30pm or before Worship in the State Chamber at 7.45pm. More details here. https://youtu.be/G1qajo6rIg0
Start the Day on First Fridays with Bishop Paul and Sarah (146) – 2nd September 2022
Bishop Paul and Sarah bring a Start the Day message this morning for the beginning of September, thinking particularly of those facing new challenges at the moment. Reading from Psalm 42 they share three things that can make a difference when you feel daunted or overwhelmed.