Here’s a super-duper resource for Holy Week and Easter: The Stations of the Cross – but not the ones featuring the totally fictitious Saint Scooby-Doo. (Sorry, did I say that out loud? I meant Veronica.) Each station has a New Testament Reading and a linked Old Testament passage, a short prayer and a suggested thing to … More Saint Scooby-Doo?
Confession time- I love them all. Big, little, bright, subtle, any shade I can get. I’m not a purist about daffs- I simply rejoice to see them nodding at me as I pass by. … More Purist? Look, See, Pray
Hello ‘Flectioneers, having in the last six weeks completed a 3000-word essay on the history of interpretation of the (almost) sacrifice of Isaac (including Greek, Hebrew and a sassy little chiasm); finished the manuscript of my latest book and got that sent to the publisher; and written a 6000-worder on Bonhoeffer as the Luther of … More Why is Easter so Hard?
Throughout scripture, flowers are symbolic of beauty, transience, and the splendor of God’s creation. They remind us of the fragility of life, as well as God’s provision for our needs. So let’s join a psalm of Creation’s praise to God- let beauty inspire our response. … More Hallelujah! Look, See, Pray
A procession of six to twelve tiny fluffs who, like all children, spend half their time pushing boundaries and the other half clinging on to Mum! Keeping an eye of all of them is a full-time job. … More Kept Safe- Look, See, Pray
(repost) Well January was a long year, but we got through it, right? And now it’s almost Lent? Seriously? I’ve only just put the crib away! But panic not, dear ‘Flectioneers. I have some yummy resources for you. A few Lent devotional books, printable Puzzle Pages (great for take-home bags), and a beautiful Lent loose-part … More Ash Wednesday / Lent stuff
Not the kind of people that religious “experts” might have selected… but perfect for the task … … More Old Bill- Look, See, Pray
Catching the decisive moment is the key to success. … More “3-2-1-Action!” Look, See, Pray
The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one. … More Vortex- Look, See, Pray
Can something so small really make an impact? Or does it mean my life is so awful that the sight and sound of a small songbird can give extra meaning to my day? … More Goldfinch- Look, See, Pray
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