Where do you look to in times of trouble?

When you're afraid, worried, anxious, unable to see how you can move forward? Today's reflection is from the book of Psalms - songs written in times of joy, and in times of sorrow. Songs we can reach for when we don't know what to say, and when we don't know where to turn.

Today's Bible passage: Psalm 34:4-8

This hope is for you is a Scottish Bible Society Podcast. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®

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The purpose of this podcast is simple - to pause, to listen and reflect. Wherever you are in your day, wherever you are in your faith, we invite you to open your ears and open your heart to the words written in the Bible. Words written thousands of years ago for people who were waiting, wondering, hoping. Words written thousands of years ago, but words every bit as relevant today. These words are for today. These words are for you.

This hope is for you is a Scottish Bible Society Podcast. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®

Find out more about what you’ve heard at scottishbiblesociety.org

Simple reflections for complicated times.

In a world full of endless breaking news, we need time to pause. We need time to reflect on eternal words as true today as they were when they were written.

Every weekday we post a 3-minute moment with a Bible verse, a reflection and a space to think, pray and consider the God who offers hope.

"This Hope is For You" is a Scottish Bible Society Podcast. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Reader’s Version®

Find out more about what you’ve heard at scottishbiblesociety.org

Over Summer 2022 we were at Keswick Convention with a phone box and a question - what was your encounter with Jesus like? We heard stories from people of all ages, and many different backgrounds. When people shared their stories, it was not just about first encounters, but a return to Jesus, encounters after walking away, or an encounter that really made their faith come alive.  

Our thanks to everyone who contributed their story.

Gospel segments narrated by Fiona Stewart.

Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version (Anglicised)® NIV UK®

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Over Summer 2022 we were at Keswick Convention with a phone box and a question - what was your encounter with Jesus like? We heard stories from people of all ages, and many different backgrounds. As Jesus offers healing in John's gospel, so too does he for those who believe in him today. Something we heard repeatedly was that often, an encounter with Jesus happened at a low point, at a time when people needed answers and a way out of their situation.

Our thanks to everyone who contributed their story. Please be aware that some of these stories deal with long-term illness, and contain suicide references. 

Gospel segments narrated by Fiona Stewart.

Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version (Anglicised)® NIV UK®

Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM

Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Over Summer 2022 we were at Keswick Convention with a phone box and a question - what was your encounter with Jesus like? We heard stories from people of all ages, and many different backgrounds. One of the key themes we heard was that for so many, encounters with Jesus took place when someone else told them: "Come, see a man..."

Our thanks to everyone who contributed their story.

Gospel segments narrated by Fiona Stewart.

Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version (Anglicised)® NIV UK®

Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM

Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The gospel of John is full of encounters with Jesus. John writes about the many people who met him, and whose lives were changed forever through their encounter. We know that this continues today. Through God’s word, we’re introduced to Jesus, and when that happens, lives are transformed. So what’s your story? What’s your encounter with Jesus? I’d love to hear it. So if you’re ready, please leave your message after the beep.