Old Bill- Look, See, Pray
Not the kind of people that religious “experts” might have selected… but perfect for the task … … More Old Bill- Look, See, Pray
Not the kind of people that religious “experts” might have selected… but perfect for the task … … More Old Bill- Look, See, Pray
It’s right there- just where I can’t reach it. That agonisingly irritating itch… my world is getting smaller every second as that ITCH is taking over my mind, my consciousness, my everything. … More Itchy, Scratchy- Look, See, Pray
I’d never seen a live raccoon before: discovering a troop at Northumberland Zoo was a delightful surprise. … More Nature’s Burglar- Look, See, Pray
The future may hold chicks of her own- it may hold only a short unfortunate encounter with a fox or peregrine! Who knows? … More Start Here… Look, See, Pray
Complex ideas and cultural references- the civil rights movement, assassination of JFK – have left musicologists grasping vainly to understand Dylan’s art. Some “explain” one or two verses- but I don’t think anyone other than Dylan understands the whole song! … More Words, words- Look, See, Pray
Jesus taught by using stories- and often puzzled those listening! Then the motley crew of disciples spent their lives sharing the message: the four Gospels represent Jesus from different perspectives, interpreting history through their own understanding. Essentially, we do the same- we say it “as we see it” and with as much integrity and maturity we possess. At the very least, let’s try and mark our “art” with attractive and non-boring pictures: if we make people think and react, we’ve done our job! … More As You See It- Look, See, Pray
Today’s photographs were taken after we had finished our meal and left the pub. … More Signs- Look, See, Pray
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!
Much needed garden refreshment- AND as a bonus, the alchemilla mollis was turned into a piece of living art. Droplets and beads of sparkling water adorning every leaf, living water bringing life to the thirsty plants. … More Thirsty- Look, See, Pray
Adapted from a 2017 post An Activity Find an audio recording of today’s passage – you can find them at Bible Gateway, for example. Sit quietly for a moment and notice to your breathing. Then listen to the passage with your imagination as well as year ears. Imagine yourself in the room. I wonder who … More Mentioning-the-elephant-in-the-room Thomas