With this November marking 100 years since the guns fell silent on ‘The War to End All Wars’, I have compiled a list of resources for you to use in churches, schools, and for acts of remembrance. Reflectionary Resources A Meditation for Remembrance Day A water-colour poppy that is bleached white as snow. Make a Poppy … More Resources for Armistice Day
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Leaves are beginning to change colour. Some birds have already headed south for the winter. The annual influx of Russian starlings has started- soon we will see the mass murmurations as they flock together at dusk. Migrating wildfowl are joining in aerial ballet, and probing the sands at the…
Make a Poppy Cross as an Act of Worship.
How to make a free-standing wire cross, and simple flowers to place on it, with reflections. … More Make a Poppy Cross as an Act of Worship
God leads us into and through difficult experiences. Here is a quote from Proverbs 20:24 (New Living Translation) : “The LORD directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?” … More When last seen, he was still climbing… Look, See, Pray
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A free signed copy of ‘A Bucketful of Ideas for Church Drama’ – ideal for Christmas plays, Easter, Harvest and more. Plus money-off discount on Amazon! … More Give-Away and Book Offer!
Salt marsh and mudflat, reeds and seawater as far as the eye can see. Even on a sunny day, there is a desolate air of wildness. Human habitation is far away. There is a great deal of nothing. … More Desolate Places? – Look, See, Pray
Engaging Let’s Science! This psalm talks about us being like well-watered trees, “bearing luscious fruit each season without fail”. They bear the fruit because they have good water and good soil. What you get out depends on what you put in. There are several ways to explore this with science; some are quick and easy, … More Psalm 1 – Let’s Science!
Everything outside was covered in sparkling beauty. Light + raindrops = diamonds. Yesterday’s trouble and change became this morning’s gift. … More Morning, with Diamonds – Look, See, Pray
Corby: You don’t look much like a snake.
Wellington: So? You don’t look much like a crow. Aren’t crows usually black?
C: This is my weekend plumage. Latest fashion round my way.
But talking of colour, aren’t snakes usually a bit more jazzy?
W: It’s camouflage. For when I’m hiding in sock drawers. … More Psalm 19 – Corby and the Rattle-Worm
Life is (too) busy for most of us. We are always moving, working, travelling – and we are tired and stressed. These two men were crossing the river estuary in Salcombe. The outboard motor chugged along, and the river surface was broken by the movement and bow wave. They were disturbing the peace by being … More Active or reflective? – Look, See, Pray
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