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
Book Offer Extended! Fancy a free book? And signed copy to boot? This is your chance. To celebrate my new book freshly published in Kindle and paperback (links in the sidebar), I’m extending the offer to give more people a chance to enter. Buy either the Kindle (Click here) or paperback (click here) version of my … More A Comfort and a Challenge – Psalm 139 & Jeremiah 18
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
Luke 3:1-6 – Road Building and the A14, and it’s OK to use frozen spouts. … More Luke 3:1-6 – Road Building and the A14
We meet Jesus in the flurry of busy ministry. There are needy people pressing all around him so that he can’t even eat his lunch in peace. Most people would have snapped by now. “Can’t you give me some space?” “Stop grabbing at my clothes!” … More 2 Sam 7:1-14a, Jer 23:1-6, Ps 23, Mk 6:30-34, 53-56 – Sheep Time!
Then some idiots come from the town to laugh and throw insult at the dying. Prats! Get a life! That other bloke on the cross, not my mate, the other one, joins in the insults. He’s yelling at the Nazareth guy. Mocking him. Seriously? You’ve gonna have that as your final words? Some people never learn. … More Jeremiah 23:1-6 & Luke 23:33-43 – A Bad Friday
It’s not that the Old Testament is the covenant of Law and the New Testament is the covenant of Grace – it always was Grace. Right from the start. This always was Plan A. … More Jeremiah 31:27-34
An Activity God is the ultimate recycler. We can worship him for his endless patience and creativity with this simple activity with plasticine. You will need a supply of plasticine small paper plates to work on Pencils OR You could also have a go at encaustic wax art – it’s easier than it … More Jeremiah 18:1-11
Israel jumped onto every passing bandwagon, adopted every passing religious fad, committed themselves to whatever latest celebrity idol was fashionable. At least the surrounding nations were faithful to their lumps of stone and wood and metal. … More Jeremiah 2:4-13
