Word Forever- Look, See, Pray
Days of sunshine, sandwiches and squash. And wasps. That’s how I remember childhood fun, and I still enjoy a nice picnic. … More Word Forever- Look, See, Pray
Days of sunshine, sandwiches and squash. And wasps. That’s how I remember childhood fun, and I still enjoy a nice picnic. … More Word Forever- Look, See, Pray
Giraffes live an admirably simple life in the UK. They’re all in lock down! This one was photographed at Paignton Zoo, mid-snack, using my first digital camera. (It was a Minolta with limited specifications, but still took some nice photos.) I have spent years wondering what her expression signifies. Is she content, or wishing she had some mayonnaise to make supper more palatable? You decide. … More Simplicity – Look, See, Pray
The photographs were taken at Vancouver Aquarium, where strange shapes move in even stranger ways. Jellyfish- what oddities of creation! Tanks full of them in different colours, semi-transparent, fascinating and scary. Some are very dangerous with a venomous sting that can cripple or kill. Sounds like a virus! … More Strange and scary – Look, See, Pray
Most of us probably have less heady ambitions. We won’t win “Best of Show” or Gold Medals at Chelsea. But if you put enough tough little poppies in place, we really will make an impact. Maybe I’ll settle for being a poppy… Lord, if you give me some poppies I’ll turn a wasteland orange… … More Californian Poppies- Look, See, Pray
Forty-seven years ago. 47. Yes, nearly fifty years, and I have the silvery-white beard to prove it. Doesn’t seem possible! I don’t look old enough (and some might say “or behave well enough” but I am a work in progress).
… More Juggling Otters- Look, See, Pray
I thought again about those profound words I had been about to type. And changed them- for better words with a bit more humility. All’s well that ends well. Sometimes a little humour unlocks hearts better than big words. … More ‘Aving a Giraffe – Look, See, Pray
John 20:19-31 Peace be With You Welcome to Together, Apart, a set of free, intergenerational resources for these strange times when we cannot be with each other. Each week you’ll find Bible study ideas for all ways of learnings and all ages (not just ‘for the kiddies’). You can use them on your own, over … More Together, Apart – Peace Be With You
Which people who have shown love, imagination, and resolve will be called heroes and heroines of this plague? Captain Tom Moore has walked 100 laps of his garden- and raised over £12 million pounds- at the age of 99. … More Cheetahs, cheaters – Look, See, Pray
Welcome to this Easter edition of Together, Apart, a set of free, intergenerational resources for these strange times when we cannot be with each other. Each week you’ll find Bible study ideas for all ways of learnings and all ages (not just ‘for the kiddies’). You can use them on your own, over Skype with … More Early in the morning, on the first day of the week …
This year the “lock down” is forcing many of us to be quieter and isolated. Others are facing the pressure of long days with children restricted to home. Some are stricken by money worries or concerns about jobs. May we all find a way to let Jesus set our rhythm. … More There and back again- Look, See, Pray