Seated here with a Bible, good coffee and good intentions, the world is a fine place and I have the opportunity to reflect on God, myself and the world. … More Good Intentions- Look, See, Pray
Beautiful beyond description… symbols of spiritual significance… words of power and grace. … More Perfect! 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!
Acts 11:1-18 There’s nothing new under the sun, to quote Solomon, so here in Acts we see an early episode of the church arguing. And a mere 18 verses later, it’s cleared up. Tea and biccies all round, everyone friends, and if it’s anything like a football match, they’re swapping jerseys. Just like we resolve … More Swapping Mitres
Below, you’ll find a collection of Christingle resources (right at the bottom – there’s a lot in this post) and your lovely liturgy for the final week of the church’s year: Christ the King. But first, some reflections on recent events. As I write this, we are a little over a week from waking up … More A Just Ruler + Christingle Round-up
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
It became a matter of trust- would I hold still and believe the falconer who said “They never miss” with a twinkling eye and smile… … More Piercing Eyes – Look, See, Pray
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
Next weekend I hope to join the annual Little Gidding Pilgrimage, this year featuring poet Malcolm Guite. I recommend a visit to his blog and a look at his books, such as Parable and Paradox: a collection of sonnets based on the sayings of Jesus. From the blurb: Cambridge poet, priest and singer-songwriter Malcolm Guite … More Acts 11, Rev 21, John 13
This week in the RCL, we have a ever-popular 23rd Psalm. At the end of this post you’ll find a confessions and absolution, blessings and dismissal based on Jesus, The Good Shepherd and suitable for any week of the year There are also links to LOADS of sheep-based resources. If you have never tried out … More Good Shepherd Resources
The Reflectionary 