One of the classic, all-time favourite psalms today: Psalm 139. With such lovely words, there is very little for me to add, so I haven’t added it. Enjoy this poignant confession and a choice of blessings. love, Fay Hymn suggestions A Comfort and a Challenge – Jer 18 & Ps 139 including the ‘KNOW-O-MATIC’! The … More Psalm 139, Psalm 1
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!
Spurgeon has a point. Faith must be a living breathing obedience even when it hurts- or it is dead and useless except as a hobby. … More Abstract Rose- Look, See, Pray
There is a shed-load of stuff this week. Grab yourself a cuppa and strap in. We have a great all-age activity for Psalm 1 and liturgy resources for the RCL readings. But first, we have Lent devotionals. Yes, yes, I know. We’ve only just put the Christmas stuff away. But Lent starts in less than … More Liturgy and all-age resources PLUS! Lent books
Something may be in my hand one minute: and lost eternally within seconds. I can’t explain it, or remember where I put it. Lostness just happens! … More Seeking and Finding- Look, See, Pray
Hidden life is there to be discovered, to be received, appreciated, and enjoyed. Perhaps this “virus crisis” will increase our hunger to know God and His ways. If we will pray and seek, look and find, the perilous days may yet become a time of blessing and new hope. … More Hidden Life – Look, See, Pray
God makes a new covenant with us – but will I sign up? Engaging Make a scroll and write the covenant (agreement) on it. Then decide if you want to sign it. It’s quite a challenge, but it’s up to you. You will need: A4 paper Water Teabags Ground cinnamon or nutmeg Hairdryer (optional) Marker … More New Covenant – Jeremiah 31:27-34
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Meditation Labyrinths have a long history in Christian spiritual life, and are often found in cathedrals today. They can be used to symbolise a journey or one’s life path, or simply as a means of slowing down and listening. This variation of a classical labyrinth follows the calling of Jeremiah, from before he was born … More Jer 1:4-10 – Meditation Labyrinth
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