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“God be…” – Look, See, Pray

March 16, 2023

I love thinking about words from prayers and songs. What was going through the mind of “X” when they chose these particular words? … More “God be…” – Look, See, Pray

All-Age Pack Did you remember a while ago there was a lock-down and no-one could go our or see anyone? During that time I produced all-age resource packs called ‘Together Apart’. Here’s the one for Psalm 23. Click on the link below for a printable 10-page PDF, and remember that ‘All-Age’ does not mean ‘just … More Psalm 23, Eph 5

“Sod Off!” Ex 17, Ps 95, Jn 4

March 6, 2023

My my my, what a set of passages this week! There are some juicy themes here. Click here for a thoughtful re-examination of the woman at the well – often held to be a sinful outcast. But is that what it says? On that topic, here’s probably the funniest academic essay you’ll read today. It’s … More “Sod Off!” Ex 17, Ps 95, Jn 4

Which Way to Spring? Look, See, Pray

March 2, 2023

We all like to think that things will get better: that Spring will melt the heart of Winter, so life will be more comfortable (and warmer): and I’m not just talking about the weather. … More Which Way to Spring? Look, See, Pray

Small Print- Look, See, Pray

February 23, 2023

“Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” … More Small Print- Look, See, Pray

Cloudy with a Chance of Glory + Making a Prophet (script)

February 13, 2023

The weather forecast is, “Cloudy, with a chance of glory over high ground.” (Click image to download larger version.) This week’s readings have a lot of clouds. Moses and the cloud, Jesus and the cloud, Peter and his big mouth and the cloud. Following the theme you could add the ascension, the pillar of cloud … More Cloudy with a Chance of Glory + Making a Prophet (script)

Dt 30, Ps 119 – and a life choices machine!

February 6, 2023

Just before we get into the good stuff, here’s the latest stop on the blog tour: Liz Manning’s The Stuff Life is Made Of Plus, hear me on the radio (from 3h12) And (last one, promise) me on the URC’s daily Devotions (6th Feb) Now choose life! “This day I call the heavens and the … More Dt 30, Ps 119 – and a life choices machine!

Distinctive… Look, See, Pray

February 2, 2023

Gold, purple, and orange against a mellow green. A charming palette where shapes and colours are so distinctive. … More Distinctive… Look, See, Pray

Psalm 27 & Isa 9 – Lovely?

January 16, 2023

Click the image below to download a his-res flyer for my upcoming workshops. Feb mostly full, but dates available in Mar and Apr still. It’s a great resource for Lent or anytime. Look below for your reflections on Isa 9 and your liturgy resources based on the hauntingly beautiful Psalm 27. Blessings, peeps! Lovely? Reflection … More Psalm 27 & Isa 9 – Lovely?

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?