Signs- Look, See, Pray
May 29, 2025
Today’s photographs were taken after we had finished our meal and left the pub. … More Signs- Look, See, Pray
Acts 19 and a Tri-Tetra-Flexagon!
May 26, 2025
This week’s passage is about Paul and Silas in prison and the subsequent faith and baptism of the gaoler. (Picture from FreeBibleImages.org) Like many passages in the New Testament, we see God the Father clearly (“These men are slaves of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation!”) and we see … More Acts 19 and a Tri-Tetra-Flexagon!
Water, water everywhere!
May 19, 2025
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!
Seeds – Look, See, Pray
May 15, 2025
Quite often Christians ask “What can I do to serve God?” I think the best answer is another question: “What seeds has God given you?” … More Seeds – Look, See, Pray
Thirsty- Look, See, Pray
May 12, 2025
Much needed garden refreshment- AND as a bonus, the alchemilla mollis was turned into a piece of living art. Droplets and beads of sparkling water adorning every leaf, living water bringing life to the thirsty plants. … More Thirsty- Look, See, Pray
Swapping Mitres
May 12, 2025
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
Who leads? Look, See, Pray
May 9, 2025
Ironically, many of the great scientific and medical advances take place under the pressure to “win wars”. Progress and improvement forged in the furnace of aggression… How tragic. … More Who leads? Look, See, Pray
Sheeping on the Job
May 5, 2025
Yes, it’s Easter 4 and another sheepy set of readings, so here are links to a load of ovine resources, not forgetting the awesomeness that is ‘Bert is my Shepherd’! Click here for script (Video below if you’ve never seen it). Below the links is a reflection on one of the oft-overlooked verses from John … More Sheeping on the Job
Surprise- Look, See, Pray
May 1, 2025
Surprise! Beneath us, a precipitous cliff. Lifting our eyes gave us an incredible view across Yosemite Valley. One day later, we stood at the base of the big waterfall- that view offered a totally different perspective. … More Surprise- Look, See, Pray
Acts 9 and Intellectual Humilty
April 28, 2025
We’ve all done it. We’ve all shouted the answer to a quiz question at the telly. “California!” I remember yelling. “Everyone knows it’s California! Why are you wasting a lifeline?” It was Alaska. Didn’t I look the idiot? How about this one: “3 May. Bistritz. Left Munich at 8:35 pm.” are the opening words to … More Acts 9 and Intellectual Humilty
