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Author: richardthebaptist

Retired, married to Juliet, and a Christian who loves books, writing, music, nature, gardening, and photography. I'm exploring prayer and spirituality, using my photos to reflect on God and how faith fits into real life: and I hope to stimulate and encourage others to meet with Jesus. Health really matters- and you value it most when there is a risk of losing it! I was unexpectedly diagnosed with colonic cancer, and had successful surgery late in 2019. Love the NHS, God bless them). I am still living with a life-changing condition of fibromyalgia and trying to support others with this illness and other "invisible illnesses." Life has been changed but hope burns eternal. Faith has a deep relevance in good times and tough ones, in sickness and in health. God has been good in my life and has been with me in all these varied experiences.

A Special Silence – Look, See, Pray

September 7, 2023

Just me and open air with no noisy distractions- and a silence that seems to open a window to the heavenly realms. Nature, poised in perfect balance between the turning of the tide; a calm morning with the promise of heat to come. … More A Special Silence – Look, See, Pray

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Shelter From the Storm- Look, See, Pray

August 31, 2023

Some may come in satin or in silk, or naked as the day when they were born
The masterful & mighty, the humble and the meek
Come together seeking shelter from the storm… … More Shelter From the Storm- Look, See, Pray

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Heather- Look, See, Pray

August 24, 2023

Summer sun brings out the heather. Purple tints spread though grass and bracken, soon to be joined by the bright yellow gorse. Such scintillating contrast is a treat for the eyes. Bees love the heather whilst lizards and snakes may be seen if you’re quiet and patient. Some might call it wild or a wasteland. … More Heather- Look, See, Pray

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Bugs – Look, See, Pray

August 17, 2023

There are approximately 1.4 billion insects for every person on Earth. The total weight of all the insects is about 70 times more than all the people. … More Bugs – Look, See, Pray

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Distilled Sunshine- Look, See, Pray

August 11, 2023

Weather can upset our plans, ruin our harvest, and give us the blues. It’s too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry, too windy, too changeable, and generally annoying. Except on the few, rare, perfect days- then we complain about something else instead! … More Distilled Sunshine- Look, See, Pray

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Never Seen That Before- Look, See, Pray

August 4, 2023

One who conceived this plant in His imagination, then spoke “it” into being, then proclaimed “It is good.” … More Never Seen That Before- Look, See, Pray

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Simple Mistakes- Look, See, Pray

July 27, 2023

Actors bring it to life through expressions and eloquent delivery: in the photo we have a scheming wife, a doubtful husband, and a servant who is about to have the most confusing day of his life! … More Simple Mistakes- Look, See, Pray

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Eye to Eye- Look, See, Pray

July 20, 2023

The eye has been described as the “window of the soul.” … More Eye to Eye- Look, See, Pray

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Resilience- Look, See, Pray

July 13, 2023

Let us not give up! … More Resilience- Look, See, Pray

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Faith Heritage- Look, See, Pray

July 6, 2023

Inside, it is quite simple: venerable wooden pews, some lovely windows, and a small churchyard full of grass (and snowdrops in January!). … More Faith Heritage- Look, See, Pray

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Seasons and Scriptures

Lent Devotions

This Lent, discover the Bible as one Big Story of God and God’s people, from the very beginning of everything to the wonder of Easter morning. Daily readings, reflections and prayers.

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Broken Bits & Weirdness

… but God still loves us.
Creative intergenerational Lent devotions resources for groups and individuals.
Featuring crafts, cooking, mindfulness colouring and traditional Bible study.

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Family Advent Devotions

Imaginative daily readings and prayers for adults and children with relaxing colouring, crafts and music.

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God Is With Us – Everywhere!

A Rhyming Nativity Play

Suitable for in-person or virtual performance by video.
Snappy and sassy, modern and meaningful.
Amazon’s #1 best-seller 2020.

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Christmas Gone Worng!

An All-Age Nativity Play

This light-hearted Nativity play tells the traditional Christmas story, but everything goes a bit worng. There is a stroppy Mary, a confused wise man and an angel who … well, you’ll have to read the script to find out.

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Away in a Suitcase

A (Twenty) First Century Nativity

A funny, festive yet poignant re-telling of the Nativity story. Mary and Joseph’s hotel room has been double-booked by three visiting foreigners. There are no travel cots left, so they use a suitcase as their baby’s first bed. With a charming transformation to a traditional crib at the end, there won’t be a dry eye in the house.

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I Saw Three Skits Come Sailing In

A Trio of Modern Nativity Plays

All three scripts in one book:

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Christmas Gone Worng!

Away in a Suitcase

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14 New Dramas

Your Christmas is sorted right here! A pop-up Nativity, memorable Christingle, Advent drama and more!
Plus Jonah on his way to Wales, Corby the Crow and Abraham with his Sat-Nav.

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And 12 More in Book 1

Meet Elijah and the Ravens, plus Snuffles and the Big Bad Cat. For  Christmas we have NaTVT 4U, plus Bold, Frankenstein and Mmm-errr. 30 Pieces of Chocolate for Easter fun and the poignant monologue A Bad Friday, plus loads more.

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So You’ve Finished Writing. Now What?

Whether you write books, articles, poems or self-help guides to frog wrestling, this books guides you with humour and helpful insight through the maze of the editing process and out into the wonderful world of publishing.

So what are you waiting for, the credits?

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