Happy Monday, peeps, and perhaps happy September-weather-that-actually-feels-like-September-not-mid-August-in-Death-Valley. We have a reflection on the foolishness of the cross ^Z^Z^Z^Z^Z bronze snake, and a beautiful confession based on John chapter 3. A reminder that Harvest resources, if you missed them last week, can be found here and Remembrance resources, here. In the coming week, I’m looking forward … More Stupid Snake – Num 21
Just me and open air with no noisy distractions- and a silence that seems to open a window to the heavenly realms. Nature, poised in perfect balance between the turning of the tide; a calm morning with the promise of heat to come. … More A Special Silence – Look, See, Pray
Back to school, back in the saddle, back to front. No, skip that last one. Much as I hate to admit it, the summer hols are finally over and we are firmly into that season which launches us from Harvest to Remembrance to Advent to Christmas and spits us put the other side of Epiphany … More Harvest – On a Roll!
Some may come in satin or in silk, or naked as the day when they were born
The masterful & mighty, the humble and the meek
Come together seeking shelter from the storm… … More Shelter From the Storm- Look, See, Pray
It’s bank-holiday weekend as I write this, and I have all my girlies home for the hols. So you will excuse a smaller selection than usual, I’m sure. Also, who am I to be writing about Moses’ meeting with God? (I love God’s answer to that objection of Moses. God doesn’t list Moses’ many qualifications, … More Gen 3 – Flammable? / Uninflammable?
Summer sun brings out the heather. Purple tints spread though grass and bracken, soon to be joined by the bright yellow gorse. Such scintillating contrast is a treat for the eyes. Bees love the heather whilst lizards and snakes may be seen if you’re quiet and patient. Some might call it wild or a wasteland. … More Heather- Look, See, Pray
Who is Shaping you? All-Age talk (remember, that doesn’t mean ‘just for kids’) with Squeggs! Great up front demo / craft activity / Messy Church Plus! Bonus feature (drum roll …) Heggs! Super fun and easy to do and the best thing is, you’ve made lunch too! Podcast on Living Sacrifices from Bible Project Using … More Rom 12 + Ps 138, Isa 51
There are approximately 1.4 billion insects for every person on Earth. The total weight of all the insects is about 70 times more than all the people. … More Bugs – Look, See, Pray
Checkout these links for Joseph resources, including how to make your very own mummy! Together Apart – Joseph and his Brothers – Part 1 (Gen 37) All-age 10-page PDF Together Apart – Joseph and his Brothers – Part 2 (Gen 45) All-age 10-page PDF God of Second Chances (with a bit of Science!) Forgiveness craft … More 20-20 Hindsight and a Mummy – Gen 45, Isa 56, Ps 67
Weather can upset our plans, ruin our harvest, and give us the blues. It’s too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry, too windy, too changeable, and generally annoying. Except on the few, rare, perfect days- then we complain about something else instead! … More Distilled Sunshine- Look, See, Pray
The Reflectionary 