A Lifetime Ago- Look, See, Pray
June 6, 2024
Boys became men-
the ones who lived.
If only war claimed the instigators
instead of the innocent… … More A Lifetime Ago- Look, See, Pray
Snuffles and the Big Bad Cat (plus some psalms)
June 3, 2024
Ah! The first day of summer! The calendar beckons with promise of cotton wool clouds in a sky of sapphire, new-cut grass and long, lazy days in the balmy sun. The window, on the other hand, shows the monotone grey of disappointed dreams, aka the additional autumn we have in England between spring and real … More Snuffles and the Big Bad Cat (plus some psalms)
As Sweet As… Look, See, Pray
May 31, 2024
Bees find it apparently irresistible. How sweet the nectar must be- not much in each single flower, but en masse it is seriously attractive. … More As Sweet As… Look, See, Pray
Breaking Bad (News) 1 Sam 3 & Ps 139
May 27, 2024
Breaking Bad (News) The call of Samuel, it’s a popular passage with a kid humorously mis-hearing God’s voice. We might use it as a lesson on persistence in prayer, or how an older mentor can help a younger Christian discern God’s word, or we might wryly sympathise with parents whose kids get up several times … More Breaking Bad (News) 1 Sam 3 & Ps 139
Who Is Winning? Look, See, Pray
May 23, 2024
Our “short” history is full of pain and struggle; the interminable conflict of the war for our soul forces us to cry out for help. “How long, O Lord?” we scream at the heavens. Who is winning? … More Who Is Winning? Look, See, Pray
Trinity #HeresyAlert
May 20, 2024
Yup, it’s that time of year to wheel out the curate, the lay minister, the retired bishop or whomever else you have lying around and give them the Trinity to preach on. Meanwhile the church wardens, elders or circuit Sanhedrin can prepare the stake and kindling in the carpark. Please find below a bundle of … More Trinity #HeresyAlert
To Be Revealed- Look, See, Pray
May 17, 2024
So often we are frightened of change. It is unsettling, uncomfortable, and usually beyond our control… … More To Be Revealed- Look, See, Pray
Pentecost
May 13, 2024
Happy Birthday Church! For your party, how about some Pentecost Flame hats? Perfect for Messy Church, Sunday school, school and youth work. And don’t forget out super-duper Pentecost round up last week. click here ICYMI Or how about the very latest resource, Pentecost Windmills? Use this fun craft to demonstrate the link between wind, breath … More Pentecost
Problem Solved- Look, See, Pray
May 9, 2024
To me, the duck is striking a pose like Batman about to launch… or the Ghost Busters facing another grim ghoul with ramshackle “inventions.” Duck-Busters! Will this catch on?
… More Problem Solved- Look, See, Pray
…that you may know
May 6, 2024
Hello, fair ‘Flectioneers! We are nearing the end of Easter season during which, if you are a good Anglican (alleluia), you have to (alleluia) say Alleluia (alleluia) after every (alleluia) second word. (alleluia, alleluia). Gets kinda annoying after a while, I find, but YMMV. (alleluia) Please find below a refection on part of the 1 … More …that you may know
