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.
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!
Reflecting and Doing What am I cut out for? We often use phrases like, “I’m not cut out for this!” when we are in a situation that does not suit us. (Me, trying to make a touch-down in rugby, for example.) This activity helps us to think about how we can adapt our (less-than-perfect) selves … More Cut it Out! Gen 24
Reflections on attending an ordination service. This morning, I left for church at 9:40. I returned at 7pm, over nine hours later. The reason? An ordination service at Peterborough Cathedral. I was there supporting two friends who were being ordained deacon, and it was a joy to celebrate with them and to wish them ‘Godspeed’ … More Isa 6 and ruminating on sheep.
As promised, here is the video of Elephant toothpaste (linked to Matthew 20 and the disciples being dingbats again) with downloadable talk/instructions, and last week’s Thought for the Day from CtK. You can use this demo for a lot of different topics, and it’s great for Messy Church or collective Worship. PLUS it helps to … More Hagar, Ishmael and Elephant Toothpaste
It’s been a busy old week here, Chez Fay. In the last week and a bit, I’ve written two blogs posts, a ‘Thought for the Day’, an intergen slot on Elephant Toothpaste and a sermon on Trinity, plus revising an academic paper and writing 15,000 word of draft for the children’s book series I’m writing. … More Ex 19, Ps 100 + Trinty Sermon
Reflections on Hosea 5:15-6:6 I don’t know about you, but sometimes the language of the Old Testament can seem a bit … brutal? “God has torn us,” the people say, “he has struck us down.” And God agrees: “ I have hewn them,” “I have killed them.” It all sounds very Old-Testament-Angry-God, doesn’t it? Part … More Every Viewpoint is a View from Point
I’m sure you are familiar with Rublev’s icon showing Abraham’s Three Visitors from Genesis 18. It is a popular depiction of the Trinity, with lots a beautiful symbolism in the details. You can read a post about it here. I have recently discovered this new version (below), from self-taught icon-writer, Kelly Latimore. Read more about … More A Different Image of Trinity
Pentecost Resources Together Apart – printable intergen resource pack. Click here to download the PDF Pente’copters – A fab science-and-faith craft with Praise The Lord in languages from Afrikaans to Zulu (You’ll also find this in Together Apart above) Click here for detailed instructions and languages crib sheet for Pente’copters Click here for downloadable PDF of ‘Praise the Lord’ … More Pentecost Round-Up
The Reflectionary 