Genesis – The Reflectionary

100 not out – Look, See, Pray

May 8, 2026

Thank you, Sir David. … More 100 not out – Look, See, Pray

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, water everywhere!

May 19, 2025

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!

Covenant and Ps 27

March 10, 2025

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

Who Is Winning? Look, See, Pray

May 23, 2024

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

To Be Revealed- Look, See, Pray

May 17, 2024

So often we are frightened of change. It is unsettling, uncomfortable, and usually beyond our control… … More To Be Revealed- Look, See, Pray

Rain, blessed rain- Look, See, Pray

January 4, 2024

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

‘Water’ way to start!

January 1, 2024

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’s Power- Look, See, Pray

December 7, 2023

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

20-20 Hindsight and a Mummy – Gen 45, Isa 56, Ps 67

August 14, 2023

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