I'm not really made from pink wool, and I don't live in outer space, but I DO like knitting! I'm a Bible-reading, maths-teaching, theology-studying, resource-writing, terribly untidy mum-of-three currently located in the middle of England. Occasionally, God gives me a thwack round the head with a rolled-up newspaper, and I try to listen. Sometimes.
Happy Monday, peeps, and perhaps happy September-weather-that-actually-feels-like-September-not-mid-August-in-Death-Valley. We have a reflection on the foolishness of the cross ^Z^Z^Z^Z^Z bronze snake, and a beautiful confession based on John chapter 3. A reminder that Harvest resources, if you missed them last week, can be found here and Remembrance resources, here. In the coming week, I’m looking forward … More Stupid Snake – Num 21
Back to school, back in the saddle, back to front. No, skip that last one. Much as I hate to admit it, the summer hols are finally over and we are firmly into that season which launches us from Harvest to Remembrance to Advent to Christmas and spits us put the other side of Epiphany … More Harvest – On a Roll!
It’s bank-holiday weekend as I write this, and I have all my girlies home for the hols. So you will excuse a smaller selection than usual, I’m sure. Also, who am I to be writing about Moses’ meeting with God? (I love God’s answer to that objection of Moses. God doesn’t list Moses’ many qualifications, … More Gen 3 – Flammable? / Uninflammable?
Who is Shaping you? All-Age talk (remember, that doesn’t mean ‘just for kids’) with Squeggs! Great up front demo / craft activity / Messy Church Plus! Bonus feature (drum roll …) Heggs! Super fun and easy to do and the best thing is, you’ve made lunch too! Podcast on Living Sacrifices from Bible Project Using … More Rom 12 + Ps 138, Isa 51
Checkout these links for Joseph resources, including how to make your very own mummy! Together Apart – Joseph and his Brothers – Part 1 (Gen 37) All-age 10-page PDF Together Apart – Joseph and his Brothers – Part 2 (Gen 45) All-age 10-page PDF God of Second Chances (with a bit of Science!) Forgiveness craft … More 20-20 Hindsight and a Mummy – Gen 45, Isa 56, Ps 67
As seems to be normal these days, a mixed bag. First is an all-age talk on God’s kingdom, based on the Canaanite woman of Mathew 15. It includes printable PDFs for the ‘paper magic’ and a vague suggestion of a talk (which I didn’t stick to very much). There’s also a video of me in … More Underpants fit on your Head! (dyk?)
Another bumper selection for you! Below is a reflection on Genesis 32 and your lectionary-linked liturgy. But also we have a number of intergenerational packs (and remember that intergen does not mean ‘for the kiddies’) and the awesome sketch, How the Feeding of the 5000 Really Happened with video! Oh yes! Resource Links Life Sticks … More Gen 32 What’s in a Name? + Feeding 5000
1 Kings 3:5-12 – The Third Bull-Rider I recently read a blog post from Brother James of the Anglican Dominicans. As a young boy, he’d gone to a rodeo with his father and said, “Dad, you know who I’d like to meet? I’d like to meet the first man who decided it would be a … More 1 Kings 3:5-12 – The *Third* Bull-Rider
Hello, this week I have some lovely stuff for you. Of course, you have your lectionary-linked liturgy (try saying that without your teeth in!) at the end, plus other linked resources. And there’s the text of the latest ‘Thought for the Day’ (see below). In addition, I’d lake to share a little with you about … More Mt 13, Ps 139 and Out of the Box!
A bit of a mixture today – links below for lectionary-based resources, and your liturgy at the bottom, of course, but the major part of this week’s post is an all-age illustration of Jesus’ transfiguration. It comes with a fab demo which can be used for all sorts of occasions and Bible texts. There’s a … More Matt 13 and Paper Magic!
The Reflectionary 