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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

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

Smile Please! Look, See, Pray

February 27, 2025

Choosing my picture was difficult. I have taken many meerkats photos, some with regal stares- and a few with squabbles- but THIS meerkat gazed at me with lovely brown eyes and the hint of a smile. … More Smile Please! Look, See, Pray

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

Details – Look, See, Pray

January 23, 2025

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. … More Details – Look, See, Pray

Kids in the Way Neh 8 + Ps 19

January 20, 2025

This is one of the (few) times when I’m grateful for the weirdnesses of the lectionary. Did you notice the missing verses from today’s reading in Nehemiah? For once, it’s sensible. Verses 4 and 7 are the Hebrew equivalent of ‘red lolly, yellow lorry’, or ‘unique New York’. Can you say them five times fast? … More Kids in the Way Neh 8 + Ps 19

Peace in the Frazzle

December 9, 2024

My darlings, by the time you read this, there will be but two weeks left of the school term. You are probably up to your eyeballs in carol services, Nativity plays, Christingles and enough wrapping paper to cover Buckingham Palace. I expect you already have all your church Christmas sorted, and if you haven’t, just … More Peace in the Frazzle

A Wide Mercy- Look, See, Pray

November 28, 2024

To stand back, take a breath, take in a wider view can be liberating. … More A Wide Mercy- Look, See, Pray

Happy New Year!

November 25, 2024

No, I’m not ridiculously early with my festive greetings, I mean happy new church year. Advent marks the start of the church year and we cycle back to year C in the readings. With that in mind, I have some useful lectionary resources for those of you who need such things, and a load of … More Happy New Year!