It’s a bit late to write about carols, candles and Christmas. I’m grieving the disappearance of the Christmas light displays from our locality… all the joy and fun of the illuminations made the streets brighter and better. … More A Lamp Shines- Look, See, Pray
Greetings ‘Flectioneers! Welcome to the boring part of the year: we’ve packed away the decorations and our houses are boring; we’ve (mostly) stopped wearing Christmas jumpers and our clothes are boring; we’ve watched all the specials we recorded over Christmas and the telly is boring; we’ve eaten those posh biscuits we bought and our food … More John 2 & Ps 35
Another Divine gift to the human race. A world where everyday normalcy translates into a heavenly sonnet for the ears of those who will listen. God is not silent. … More Backwash- Look, See, Pray
[This is a re-post from a popular Epiphany item] On the Twelfth Day of Christmas my true love … finally took the hint and we had roast partridge for dinner, with a nice pear crumble for pudding! Twelfth Night marks the official end of Christmas and the start of Epiphany (January 6th), when we think … More Epiphany and Isa 43
After all the revelries of Christmas and New Year, after the trousers get oddly tighter and the mince pies have vanished- what next? … More Lighten the Load- Look, See, Pray
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
It’s always a joy when a photo catches a “moment” of action or a humorous pose… This mallard was enthusiastically immersing himself (and any other fowl that came near) in a flurry of feathers and spray. … More Duck The Baptist! Look, See, Pray
Nine years ago (Nine years! Can you believe that?) I wrote a lump on Malachi’s refining fire. I was going to write something this week, but then I looked back and thought, ‘actually, that was a cracking piece’, so here it is again. If you can remember nine years ago, feel free to skip to … More Cat litter & felt balls
To stand back, take a breath, take in a wider view can be liberating. … More A Wide Mercy- Look, See, Pray
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!
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