Nature’s Burglar- Look, See, Pray
September 4, 2025
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
Category: John 1
Duck The Baptist! Look, See, Pray
December 5, 2024
It’s always a joy when a photo catches a “moment” of action or a humorous pose… This mallard was enthusiastically immersing himself (and any other fowl that came near) in a flurry of feathers and spray. … More Duck The Baptist! Look, See, Pray
Who Is Winning? Look, See, Pray
May 23, 2024
Our “short” history is full of pain and struggle; the interminable conflict of the war for our soul forces us to cry out for help. “How long, O Lord?” we scream at the heavens. Who is winning? … More Who Is Winning? Look, See, Pray
Jn 1 + God Will Provide + Isa 40
January 29, 2024
Forgive me, good ‘Flectioneers (Is that a good word for readers of this blog? Discuss), it’s a Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts week. As well as a sketch about Exodus 16 (God will Provide) and your usual lectionary-based liturgy resources (this week from that fab passage in Isa 40), we are also veering away from the strait … More Jn 1 + God Will Provide + Isa 40
Closer than our Breath
December 19, 2023
OK, OK, I know I said I was taking time off over Christmas, but I just thought I’d slip you this last little nugget. It’s a loose-parts story script (eg Godly Play, Deep Talk, Out of the Box) for Christmas based on John 1 and the ‘God is closer to us than our breath’ quote, … More Closer than our Breath
Advent 3 + Hannukah + Epiphany
December 11, 2023
I’m guessing that you’re all sorted for the big day by now, so here’s looking ahead slightly. (If you’re not sorted and you’re panicking, look back to the last couple of posts for loads of instant ideas, crafts, talks and printables). New Year’s Day is in three weeks and you’ll be too busy photocopying emergency … More Advent 3 + Hannukah + Epiphany
John 1:29-42 What are you looking for?
January 9, 2023
It’s a bumper pack today, my lovelies: an all-age talk based on John 1 (and remember, ‘all-age’ doesn’t mean ‘just for the kids’), your lovely liturgy resources, and only two weeks to the launch of my latest book! Pre-order at Amazon, Eden, Barnes and Noble, Waterstones etc and get a chonky big discount by using code labyrinth when ordering … More John 1:29-42 What are you looking for?
Grace upon Grace – plus craft and liturgy
May 16, 2022
I just received a brief thank you note for a devotional I wrote for 6th May. I sometimes wonder if the stuff I write makes any difference, so you can imagine how much that note encouraged me. A little sugar goes a long way. The devotion, Grace upon Grace, is reproduced below, and I commend … More Grace upon Grace – plus craft and liturgy
Light of the World Colouring and a Festive Nativity Flamingo
December 21, 2020
Colouring links are below. Nativity Videos Lots of readers have sent in lovely comments about the Nativity Script ‘God Is With Us – Everywhere!’ It’s been great to read about your events and to watch your videos – thank you so much. 🙂 I particularly liked one which featured the lesser-known Nativity character of the … More Light of the World Colouring and a Festive Nativity Flamingo
A December Prayer- Look, See, Pray
December 17, 2020
Tomorrow will see God’s constant Love, touching lives and showing the difference between the selfish and the givers. … More A December Prayer- Look, See, Pray
The Reflectionary 