God is walking with us- and He knows what we can and can’t do. Help is offered by the Lord, and within the Kingdom community, but real life always gives real bruises. … More “Of Course You Can” – Look, See, Pray
The photo has taken a while to appear: it was taken through a window, using a looooong telephoto lens, and it required some special processing to make the quality acceptable. This pic won’t win prizes, but ANY photo of such a rare visitor will be treasured. … More Rare- Look, See, Pray
Almost Lent? Seriously? Arghh! But panic not, dear ‘Flectioneers. I have some yummy resources for you. It’s repost from 2024 ‘cos I think it’s worth another read. We have Lent devotional books, printable Puzzle Pages (great for take-home bags), and a beautiful Lent loose-part story, perfect for Godly Play, Out of the Box, CotGS etc. … More Transfiguration + Lent
In my earnest and callow youth, I went on a student Christian conference which was tri-lingual: French, German and English. One of the praise songs was a rendering of Psalm 150 which contained the wonderous phrase ‘wohlklingenden Zimbeln’. Sadly, I didn’t speak German, so the band was on the next song by the time I … More Clanging cymbals and Corrie ten Boom- 1 Cor 13:1
Another week, another summer’s day sitting in a cardi and wondering whether I should sink to the abysmal level of putting on socks. Do you know that right now, on the Arctic circle, it’s 23 degrees? Here’s a pic from the live webcam to prove it. Twenty-three flippin’ degrees! (Seventy-three for those who still reckon … More Through the Roof & Mark 2
For just a short time this climbing rose is beautiful. Most of the year it is either leafy or bald! But in Spring these magnificent roses cry out to be photographed. Timing is everything- too soon and the roses are tight buds. Too late and the petals are imitating confetti all over the ground. At … More Timing- Look, See, Pray
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 story, … More Lent – Yes Already!
We have a guest post today: an extract from the Gospel according to Fred Dibnah. You’ll find that below, along with a short video (in case you don’t know who Fred Dibnah is), some thoughts on the 1 Cor passage and your liturgy resources, as ever. I would also like you to rejoice with me … More The Gospel According to Fred Dibnah
In what might be my maddest Christingle script yet, I present to you the awesomeness that is [drum roll] Dog-tingle! Yes, you heard that correctly. Christingle featuring a dawg. Click here for the script and a ‘what-you-need’ list (Primarily a patient dawg, if that’s not giving too much away.) Guaranteed to be memorable, not guaranteed to … More Dog-tingle – oh yes!
Yes, I know. You’ve barely done Harvest. Remembrance isn’t for another couple of weeks. But if you are planning a Nativity Play this year, you’ve been looking for scripts since June. (OK, maybe not quite June.) Whether you need a script for 60 small children, for a boisterous youth group or for a full church … More Advent Resources – Part 1
The Reflectionary 