One daughter just back from uni, a second coming home later today and the youngest finishes term tomorrow. I’m going to take some time off to play board games with my squids and watch soppy films on the telly. See you in the new year, folks, and thanks so much for being part of this … More First Sunday After Christmas – Isa 63, Heb2
Some lovely words from Hebrews today, plus linked invocations from Jeremiah and Luke. And, if that were not glorious enough, a stunning Arts-and-Crafts image of Mercy from Tiffany. Ps 112:4 They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and righteous. Blessed are the Merciful (1920) by Louis Comfort … More Jeremiah 2, Psalm 112, Hebrews 13, Luke 14
It was my turn on the URC’s daily devotions again this week, and my musings on Ruth 4 are reproduced below. You can read the devotion on the URC’s website here, and if you’d like to listen to it as a podcast, you can do that here. You can also subscribe to have these devotions … More Jer 23, Ps 80, Heb 11 PLUS Ruth 4 devotional!
Good morning folks! A day of much rejoicing Chez Fay. Not only have the Lionesses won an historic victory which reaches so much further than one match, one championship, but I’ve also sent off my latest manuscript to my publisher (phew!). And, if that were not enough, it’s the school summer holidays! So for the … More Isa 1, Heb 11, Luke 12 = Yorkshire day
Ceaseless pounding from the incoming tides and violent storms has taken a toll. Still strong, the wood is good for a few years yet- but the strain is showing. The sea won’t go away; the breakwater must face a daily battle, protecting the beach at the cost of its own wholeness. … More How Long? Look, See, Pray
That darkness will grow until the Sun goes dark on God-forsaking Friday when those who don’t know what they are doing do it anyway with whips, thorns, nails and a Cross. … More Not What We Expected – Look, See, Pray
Waaaa hoo! At last, we are rounding the final bend. On the home straight. Almost there. Click Here for a HUGE bundle of resources from all over the place – videos, scripts, printables, makables, meditations, games, spoken word, recipes – everything! It’s perfect for satisfying all of your Easter needs. Well, all except the mountain … More Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Linked Activity – Cloud of Witnesses This is a fun way to think about the great cloud of witnesses who are cheering us on in our race. You will need: Glue sticks Paper Scissors Pens (optional) Pictures of famous heroes of the faith, past and present What to Do: You will need a list of … More Cloud of Witnesses – Hebrews 11:29-12:2
Linked Activities Make your own star projector with a Pringles tube. Also, check out how to make your own umbrella planetarium in this previous post, or you can buy a ready-made one. You will need Pringles tube with a transparent lid Thick black paper or card Pencil White pen (optional) Scissors Drawing pin Constellation images (click … More Counting the Stars – Genesis 15:1-6, Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
You can really hear the frustration in Abraham’s voice as he points out to God the elephant in the room. ‘It’s all very well you telling me I’m going to have so many children that I’ll have to barcode them to keep track, but in case you hadn’t noticed, the total so far is zero. … More Genesis 15:1-6, Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16
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