Philippians 2 – The Reflectionary

Start Small- Look, See, Pray

August 29, 2024

One of first lessons in the garden is to practice patience… … More Start Small- Look, See, Pray

This one was “Lookout” for the afternoon. Taking their duty seriously, the lookouts guard against predators. Birds of prey fancy a lemur-snack, a passing feline will happily gnash another: so the guards must stay alert. … More Lookout- Look, See, Pray

The Same Mind Phil:2

September 25, 2023

Ah, winter drawers on, as we say in (some parts of ) the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox is past and there’s fine old storm brewing in the Atlantic. Brrr! Time to haul out the jumpers, methinks. This week we have fun game with a thoughtful theme based on Philippians 2 – perfect for an Intergen … More The Same Mind Phil:2

Star Bright- Look, See, Pray

May 11, 2023

Delicate wood anemones: the shady woodland floor was brightened by these tiny flowers, and they were the centre of attention. Cameras use this kind of contrast to focus. That’s how nice sharp photos are taken. Without the flowers, without the light, it’s just a dark blur with no distinction. No-one takes photos of complete darkness. Light IS the heart of photography. … More Star Bright- Look, See, Pray

Into the Unknown- Look, See, Pray

December 22, 2022

Would you want to go inside? Most sensible people prefer to look on from a safe distance! It is really dangerous to enter such a cave. … More Into the Unknown- Look, See, Pray

Love Breaks Through- Look, See, Pray

December 13, 2019

Not a promising sort of day. Cloudy, showery, and cool. Then the light broke through. Dark clouds ripped apart, silver swathe across the sea horizon, and our boat trip suddenly became much more enticing! That’s the thing about Light. It has immense power to overcome darkness. It is the light and energy of the Sun … More Love Breaks Through- Look, See, Pray

Activity – Last and First, with Chocolate!

May 13, 2016

Here’s a very graphic illustration of one of Jesus’ favourite topsy-turvey sayings. And it involves chocolate – what more could one want? You will need prizes, some bigger and some smaller, such as a big bar of chocolate, some medium bars and some chocolate coins. Have people line up to get the chocolate, with the … More Activity – Last and First, with Chocolate!

Mark 10:35-45

October 12, 2015

When we are content that our worth in God’s sight is not earned by good works or approval from those around us, then we can be happy to take the humble position that Jesus did. … More Mark 10:35-45