At least the British Isles do have seasons that provide variety to life (and the perfect topic of polite stilted conversation). If we didn’t have the weather to moan about, we’d have to talk about important things instead! … More So Soon? Look, See, Pray
Water of life I’ve been thinking about the water of life, and I’ve listed a bunch of passages below – no developed narrative, but things you might find useful in your preaching. Also, a completely mad game, best played OUTDOORS! Messy Church/ Scouts / youth club will love it! For the more sane among us, … More Water, water everywhere!
Morning, ‘Flectioneers, something a little different today. Below we have your Confession and Absolution, Blessing and Dismissal based on the lectionary passages (Psalm 27 this week), with two alternatives for the confession (I know, I spoil you) but first, some thoughts on that weirdness of weirdnesses, the boiling pot of Genesis 15. A couple of … More Covenant and Ps 27
Our “short” history is full of pain and struggle; the interminable conflict of the war for our soul forces us to cry out for help. “How long, O Lord?” we scream at the heavens. Who is winning? … More Who Is Winning? Look, See, Pray
So often we are frightened of change. It is unsettling, uncomfortable, and usually beyond our control… … More To Be Revealed- Look, See, Pray
I don’t take enough photos in rainy weather. This one is a natural form of photographic watercolour, taken inside my parked car down on the esplanade. The rain belting down took all the sharpness away, muted the colours, and distorted every straight line. To me at least- it’s fascinating. Will it be chosen by the … More Rain, blessed rain- Look, See, Pray
Genesis 1:1-5, Psalm 29, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11 Water. There’s a lot of it about. The earth’s surface is 71% water, that jacket spud you’re having for lunch is ¾ water, and even you, the person reading this, are a “bag of mostly water.” 1 Your brain is almost entirely water. And where I live, … More ‘Water’ way to start!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, they say. How else do we explain the choices made every day? Decorating, for example. Colour schemes in our homes vary from house to house, generational choices have their moment- do you remember chocolate brown internal doors? Or purple and orange patterned wallpaper? Or there’s the pragmatic … More Beauty’s Power- Look, See, Pray
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?)
The Reflectionary 