Reflecting and Doing What am I cut out for? We often use phrases like, “I’m not cut out for this!” when we are in a situation that does not suit us. (Me, trying to make a touch-down in rugby, for example.) This activity helps us to think about how we can adapt our (less-than-perfect) selves … More Cut it Out! Gen 24
As promised, here is the video of Elephant toothpaste (linked to Matthew 20 and the disciples being dingbats again) with downloadable talk/instructions, and last week’s Thought for the Day from CtK. You can use this demo for a lot of different topics, and it’s great for Messy Church or collective Worship. PLUS it helps to … More Hagar, Ishmael and Elephant Toothpaste
It struck me that the letter of Paul to the Church in Rome was written at roughly the same time as the bathhouse was tiled. … More Little Pieces of History- Look, See, Pray
I write this while watching the coronation and scoffing scones and jam. It is a legal requirement on such occasions, so I am led to believe. (You’ll note I have gone all-inclusive on the jam-first-or-cream dilemma.) Below, a reflection on this week’s psalm, your liturgy resources as always, and a slightly mad-cap sketch about our … More Hares of God + Psalm 66
Life with God has a way of setting new shoots from what may seem to be sleeping or dead: just like the oak buds unveiling in the photo. … More No Pushover- Look, See, Pray
This seems particularly relevant in the modern age when politicians have excused appalling behaviour by claiming we live in a “post-truth world.” Somebody ought to let God know, because either He is wrong or they are completely bonkers… … More Delicious? Look, See, Pray
I am away at a writer’s conference in Cumbernauld, Scotland this weekend. You can see me being smug about the food over on my Instagram feed, but here’s a sample, just to make you jel. (That’s Gen-Z speak for jealous.) Yes, I’m sitting on the top table, feeling very under-dressed and wondering a) which of … More Good, Better, Best (Acts 3) + Eze 37, Ps 130, Rom 8
Ash Wednesday Resources Click this link to a mega round-up of Ash Wednesday Resources The gift is not like the trespass (Rom 5:12-19) You will need: A set of balance scales with a pan on one side A set of cardboard ‘coins’ [Click here for PDF] A large feather A very heavy (2 or 5lb … More The Gift is not like the Trespass – Rom 5, Ps 32
Running in Parallel – Romans 1:1-7 It’s nearly Christmas, and we all know what that means. No, I wasn’t thinking of a mountain of chocolate topped with turkey and tinsel, though who am I to judge? The clue is in the name – CHRISTmas. So what are celebrating? All shout out together. Yes, Jesus’ birthday. … More Advent 4 – Rom 1, Ps 80 and a naughty little Jesus bum
Gentle Reader, Please forgive a slight departure from today’s lectionary texts, but this post from fellow ACW member Steve Dawson smacked me round the chops like a damp haddock, and I felt it right to repost her, in its entirety. You’ll find plenty of Advent links below and your liturgy resources at the the bottom. … More Advent 2 & Lullaby
The Reflectionary 