As a keen new Christian, I learned passages off by heart. Jeremiah 31:31-34 was one of the first and is still a favourite. Here we find the whole gospel in a nutshell: God loves us unconditionally but we didn’t love him back. God showed us how to live right, but we didn’t do it. God … More Jer 31:31-34 – Nuts!
Oh Yes! I promised and I have delivered! Hang on to your hamsters, ‘Flectioneers, and behold the awesomeness that is The Fab Easter Foldable! Cue trumpets, cheerleaders and confetti cannon. (Have I bigged that up too much do you think?) Anywho, I think this is pretty neat and I spent AGES over the hols getting … More Fab Easter Foldable
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. – John 14 v27 Simply saying “Never be afraid” is ridiculous. Our very own bodies are geared up with physiological reactions to help … More Never Be Afraid- Look, See, Pray
Wow! What a blockbuster set of readings today: The Ten Commandments (with Charlton Heston at the ready), Psalm 19 (cue Haydn “The hea-vens are tel-ling the gl-o-ry of God”), 1 Cor 1’s “God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength,” and finishing up with Jesus kicking over the … More The Big Ten
For just a short time this climbing rose is beautiful. Most of the year it is either leafy or bald! But in Spring these magnificent roses cry out to be photographed. Timing is everything- too soon and the roses are tight buds. Too late and the petals are imitating confetti all over the ground. At … More Timing- Look, See, Pray
Planning an Easter Community Event? Here are some fab resources for you. You’re welcome. Liturgy resources at the bottom and and load of Easter crafts, great for your Messy Church, cafe-church, Community Event, or simply having fun at home. And remember, crafts aren’t just for kids. Have you considered doing craft at a Bible study … More Yegg-a-thon (Easter Community Event)
I have a little garden ritual in January to April. Whenever I walk out of the front door, I look round for the first ones. First snowdrop, first iris, first crocus, first daffodil. Sometimes I get a welcome surprise- an early anenome, or a perky camellia, for example. Iris are a particular favourite: the stylised … More The First- Look, See, Pray
In honour of the Lunar New year (Kung Hei Fat Choi every one), here is a loose-parts story based on a Chinese folk tale called The Dragon and the Pearl. It links beautifully with biblical concerns about looking after the poor, social justice, equity, and it features a dragon – what more could one want? … More The Dragon & the Pearl
One of our local Facebook groups is having a problem with “anonymous” posters. Some people are complaining volubly about it. When the moderators asked why so many people wanted to keep their names “out of it” the leading reason was the level of abuse meted out by other members of the group. Sad, isn’t it? Bullies … More Anonymous? Look, See, Pray
Well January was a long year, but we got through it, right? And now it’s almost Lent? Seriously? I’ve only just put the crib away! But panic not, dear ‘Flectioneers. I have some yummy resources for you. A few Lent devotional books, printable Puzzle Pages (great for take-home bags), and a beautiful Lent loose-part story, … More Lent – Yes Already!
The Reflectionary 