Another bumper selection for you! Below is a reflection on Genesis 32 and your lectionary-linked liturgy. But also we have a number of intergenerational packs (and remember that intergen does not mean ‘for the kiddies’) and the awesome sketch, How the Feeding of the 5000 Really Happened with video! Oh yes! Resource Links Life Sticks … More Gen 32 What’s in a Name? + Feeding 5000
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!
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
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
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
Extraordinary stories of challenges and obstacles to stretch the finest of minds and strongest bodies. … More Far Horizon- Look, see, Pray
“Aren’t you retired? Every day is a free day!” … More Free Day- Look, See, Pray
Liturgy resources at the bottom, Links to Lenten posts here, and a reflection on Abraham, Nicodemus and Antoni Gaudi following. Enjoy! Lent Links Lenten Tree ‘Fast’ Food – Isa 58 – Fresh ideas for a Lent fast There’s still time to get your copy of The Big Story, Lent devotions that take you through the Bible … More “My client isn’t in any hurry.” Gen 12, John 3
Look for the holy moments, the shrines of personal meaning, the people and places that say “God was here.” The next step forward will be “God is HERE.” … More Memories Fade- Look, See, Pray
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