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!
Bakewell Livestock Market… the sheep were crowded in their pens. To the layman (me) they were a mass of white, brown, black, or mottled animals. Apart from that, all simply sheepish. Wool, legs, faces and beautiful eyes. Someone had been at work, though; marking the sheep in different colours denoting their owners. This small group … More Marked- Look, See, Pray
Forgive me, good ‘Flectioneers (Is that a good word for readers of this blog? Discuss), it’s a Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts week. As well as a sketch about Exodus 16 (God will Provide) and your usual lectionary-based liturgy resources (this week from that fab passage in Isa 40), we are also veering away from the strait … More Jn 1 + God Will Provide + Isa 40
What do you see first? The solid block of a mountain? Or the feathery streams of the waterfall? In the background, patches of snow adorn the distant ridge. Here in the fjords of Norway, I’m pulled towards the epic adventure saga of “The Lord of the Rings” by JRR Tolkien. I half expect to see elven … More Not all who wander are lost – Look, See, Pray
We have a guest post today: an extract from the Gospel according to Fred Dibnah. You’ll find that below, along with a short video (in case you don’t know who Fred Dibnah is), some thoughts on the 1 Cor passage and your liturgy resources, as ever. I would also like you to rejoice with me … More The Gospel According to Fred Dibnah
Today I took my own advice. Taking advantage of the sunshine, I visited Marine Park and sat down to “pay attention” to the moment. My chosen bench faced right into the sunlight- and I couldn’t lift my eyes without being temporarily blinded. Peeking from below my cap’s peak, I could see gloriously lit grass, and the shapes … More Blinding Light- Look, See, Pray
Have you ever looked around the people in your church and thought “There’s something a bit … fishy about them”? I know I have. But, just like when I sit in a traffic jam complaining about the congestion to which I am contributing, I am one of the fishy ones, too. But take heart, gentle reader, … More Fishy People
It happens. Discarded rope fouls the screw of the boat’s engine, and it jams. Our boat was near; after a few moments we recognised the drama unfolding. The skipper ahead climbed onto the engine casing, cutting and pulling. As we came closer our own skipper offered help- and two other boat crews joined in. After about … More Jammed- Look, See, Pray
I’m doing French on Duolingo at the moment and alongside trying to remember how to spell keskersay* I’m struggling with the difference between savoir = to know and connaître = to know.** Apparently, one is for information and one for people. It’s a handy distinction. We should have different words in English, too. Knowing a … More Ps 139 – To Be Known
I don’t take enough photos in rainy weather. This one is a natural form of photographic watercolour, taken inside my parked car down on the esplanade. The rain belting down took all the sharpness away, muted the colours, and distorted every straight line. To me at least- it’s fascinating. Will it be chosen by the … More Rain, blessed rain- Look, See, Pray
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