At the End of a Perfect Day- Look, See, Pray
December 16, 2022
My memories of today will warm me from the inside- compensation for the chill of the air bringing frost to my fingertips! … More At the End of a Perfect Day- Look, See, Pray
Advent 4 – Rom 1, Ps 80 and a naughty little Jesus bum
December 12, 2022
Running in Parallel – Romans 1:1-7 It’s nearly Christmas, and we all know what that means. No, I wasn’t thinking of a mountain of chocolate topped with turkey and tinsel, though who am I to judge? The clue is in the name – CHRISTmas. So what are celebrating? All shout out together. Yes, Jesus’ birthday. … More Advent 4 – Rom 1, Ps 80 and a naughty little Jesus bum
First Frost- Look, See, Pray
December 8, 2022
First frosty morning of the winter- and the artist of the Earth re-painted my roses with delicate crystals. What a beautiful moment to start the day! If only I could train myself to spot these gifts of beauty and life… That’s where to start. By letting the desire take shape, choosing to allow my eyes … More First Frost- Look, See, Pray
Is it too soon to mention Lent?
December 7, 2022
What would you do if I told you that Lent is only 11 weeks away? If someone told me that in the middle of Advent, I’d probably kick their ankles. Nevertheless, it is so. But panic not, fair reader. I have the perfect pre-Lent prep for you. You may have seen my upcoming book, 40 … More Is it too soon to mention Lent?
New Book! + Advent 3: Matt 11, Isa 35, Ps 146
December 5, 2022
Exciting News! My new book, with top publishers DLT (Darton, Longman & Todd – anyone else old enough to think of Dave Lee Travis? No. Just me then) has a publication date of 27th Jan and … (dum dum duuum!) they’ve given me a discount code! Watch this space for news of how to get … More New Book! + Advent 3: Matt 11, Isa 35, Ps 146
Mont St Michel – Look, See, Pray
December 1, 2022
Not too long ago, the highest building in the UK and Europe were ALL cathedrals, abbeys and churches; God above all. … More Mont St Michel – Look, See, Pray
Advent 2 & Lullaby
November 28, 2022
Gentle Reader, Please forgive a slight departure from today’s lectionary texts, but this post from fellow ACW member Steve Dawson smacked me round the chops like a damp haddock, and I felt it right to repost her, in its entirety. You’ll find plenty of Advent links below and your liturgy resources at the the bottom. … More Advent 2 & Lullaby
Piercing Eyes – Look, See, Pray
November 25, 2022
It became a matter of trust- would I hold still and believe the falconer who said “They never miss” with a twinkling eye and smile… … More Piercing Eyes – Look, See, Pray
CakeTingles!! + Advent Resources
November 21, 2022
Ultimate Festive Fun, and no worry about setting light to someone’s hair or what to do with the left-over oranges afterwards! Make these fabulous edible Christingles as a fun family craft and talk about Jesus, the Light of the World. I suggest that you have make the CakeTingles first, then have a short talk (suggested … More CakeTingles!! + Advent Resources
Christ the King – Luke 23 & Col 1
November 14, 2022
Preparing for this week’s post I was struck by the confluence of the triumphal reading in Colossians, and the crucifixion account in Luke. Superficially, these seem at odds, until you remember what Jesus had been banging on about for three years: “When I am lifted up, I will draw all people to me.” He wasn’t … More Christ the King – Luke 23 & Col 1
