The Reflectionary

Drama without the, well, drama!

September 22, 2017

Fresh scripts launch God’s timeless word like a rocket. “Parables as Jesus would have told them – witty, punchy and thought-provoking.” Christmas and Easter? Sorted.
Some quiet and meditative, some a-pun-a-minute – there’s a script for every occasion. Meet Elijah’s ravens on holiday. Meet texting angels. Meet the Big Bad Cat. Then slow down and relive Good Friday through the eyes of one who was there – Jesus, remember me. … More Drama without the, well, drama!

Exodus 17:1-7 – Smite!

September 18, 2017

here do we put our trust when things look impossible?
This funny skit is in the style of a cheesy advert, and is a good opener for discussion. … More Exodus 17:1-7 – Smite!

Jonah 3:10 – 4:11 – God of second chances (paper trick)

September 11, 2017

A an eye-catching paper trick showing that we can never be so messed-up that God can’t fix us. … More Jonah 3:10 – 4:11 – God of second chances (paper trick)

Exodus 14:19-31 or 15:1b-11, 20-21, Ps 114 – Always Another Way

September 4, 2017

I walk through long, wet grass up to the road, a strip of outside world running through my oasis. The serenity is so solid I could pick it up and keep it in my pocket. … More Exodus 14:19-31 or 15:1b-11, 20-21, Ps 114 – Always Another Way

Matthew 18:15-20 – Don’t Read a Single Bible Verse!

August 28, 2017

If we dissociate sound-bites verses – ‘where two or three are gathered’ – from their surroundings – ‘what you bind on earth is bound in heaven’ – we risk finding meaning – ‘if two of you on earth agree’ – that is not really there. … More Matthew 18:15-20 – Don’t Read a Single Bible Verse!

Romans 12:9-21

August 21, 2017

The wise advice is fine (if tricky to actually do), but what’s all this about heaping burning coals on the heads of your enemies? That doesn’t sound very nice!
Sure, I can think of a few folks who might deserve it, but isn’t the whole point that we’re not supposed to do that kind of thing? … More Romans 12:9-21

Romans 12:1-8 – Who is Shaping You?

August 14, 2017

Now there’s nothing wrong with having beautiful, silky underarms or buying your insurance from a man with an improbably wavy moustache, but is that really what’s important? How many people lie on their deathbeds and murmur softly, “I should’ve gone to Specsavers”? … More Romans 12:1-8 – Who is Shaping You?

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