Simon Benham’s Blog
Hello, and thanks for making it to my blog. My name is Simon and I am the Senior Pastor here at Kerith Community Church.
This blog is a place for me to share thoughts on pretty much anything which takes my interest. This will often be related to things happening in our church community or life lessons I am in the process of learning. It could also be reflections on current world events, reviews of books I am reading or commentary on how well Newcastle United are doing in the league! You just never know what you're going to get...
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Simon
Advent Daily Devotional - Day 19
The wise men’s journey was marked by wisdom, reverence, and joy. Their reaction to finding Jesus was not merely emotional but deeply spiritual, rooted in the significance of the child they met. Bowing in worship, they offered valuable gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—symbols of honor, divinity, and sacrifice. Their story invites us to reflect: Are we overjoyed in Christ’s presence? Do we worship with our whole being? And are we giving Jesus our best?
Advent Daily Devotional - Day 9
The angels’ song in Luke 2:13-14—the first Christmas carol—declares a profound truth: God’s greatest glory is found in His peace and goodwill towards humanity. Remarkably, the heavenly host praised this gift with awe, though they were not its recipients. For shepherds, humble and ordinary, this message was life-changing. It’s a reminder that God’s grace and peace extend to all, including us. How might this truth shape the way you live today?