A Moment of Fame- Look, See, Pray.
August 21, 2025
I don’t know how many people saw this beauty: I was off the beaten track, and only one tiny hoverfly saw me take the picture. … More A Moment of Fame- Look, See, Pray.
Category: Psalms
Every tree that falls …
June 23, 2025
1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 Elijah says, Follow me Then the LORD said to him, “Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel, and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat … More Every tree that falls …
Crèche- Look, See, Pray
June 19, 2025
Marvellous construction: the spider has wrapped three rose leaves with layers of web-silk, thus protecting the interior space where she laid her eggs. That’s the creamy-white blob centre right. Concealed within that silken shell are hundreds of spiderlings, and when you watch closely they run around reacting to the risk level. Quite fascinating! … More Crèche- Look, See, Pray
Seeds – Look, See, Pray
May 15, 2025
Quite often Christians ask “What can I do to serve God?” I think the best answer is another question: “What seeds has God given you?” … More Seeds – Look, See, Pray
Surprise- Look, See, Pray
May 1, 2025
Surprise! Beneath us, a precipitous cliff. Lifting our eyes gave us an incredible view across Yosemite Valley. One day later, we stood at the base of the big waterfall- that view offered a totally different perspective. … More Surprise- Look, See, Pray
Not Too Bad, Really- Look, See, Pray
March 13, 2025
When asked “How are you? How’s things?” the classic response is “Not too bad, really. Things could be worse.” … More Not Too Bad, Really- Look, See, Pray
Covenant and Ps 27
March 10, 2025
Morning, ‘Flectioneers, something a little different today. Below we have your Confession and Absolution, Blessing and Dismissal based on the lectionary passages (Psalm 27 this week), with two alternatives for the confession (I know, I spoil you) but first, some thoughts on that weirdness of weirdnesses, the boiling pot of Genesis 15. A couple of … More Covenant and Ps 27
Temptation of Jesus – Ps 91, Lk 4
March 3, 2025
A Reflection The Devil! What do you think of when you hear that – a dapper chappy with pointy beard and horns? A comic strip character dressed in red with a pitchfork and a pointy tail? It’s all a bit cartoony, a bit story-book, isn’t it? As grown-ups, surely we’ve got beyond such childish notions. … More Temptation of Jesus – Ps 91, Lk 4
Transfiguration + Lent
February 24, 2025
Almost Lent? Seriously? Arghh! But panic not, dear ‘Flectioneers. I have some yummy resources for you. It’s repost from 2024 ‘cos I think it’s worth another read. We have Lent devotional books, printable Puzzle Pages (great for take-home bags), and a beautiful Lent loose-part story, perfect for Godly Play, Out of the Box, CotGS etc. … More Transfiguration + Lent
Ps 37, Lk 6 & Parsnips
February 17, 2025
“Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers,” says the psalmist. Easy to say. Not so easy to do. “Turn the other cheek,” says Jesus. I’m not sure the folks of Ukraine fancy turning the other cheek after being thrown under a bus by two wanna-be emperors. “Love your enemy.” … More Ps 37, Lk 6 & Parsnips
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