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How to Interpret the Bible: Four Essential Questions

February 26, 2018

Interpretation – isn’t that just a posh word for ‘twisting the Bible to make it say what you want’?
Review of
‘How to Interpret the Bible: Four Essential Questions’
by Ian Paul … More How to Interpret the Bible: Four Essential Questions

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Darkness shrouds the skies- Look, See, Pray

February 23, 2018

Darkness seeks to extinguish the Light.

Will we hide the Light within us, or hold it high in defiance of the Night? … More Darkness shrouds the skies- Look, See, Pray

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Mothering Sunday – Crocus Prayers

February 19, 2018

Mothering Sunday – Crocus Prayers
A thoughtful all-age activity, making simple crocus-shaped flowers in a prayer bouquet as tokens of remembrance or thanks, of sorrow or hope, of joy or loss. … More Mothering Sunday – Crocus Prayers

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Frost that chills the Soul… Look, See, Pray

February 16, 2018

Lent is a transition time between winter and spring. A meditation on the frost that chills the soul: and prepares us to celebrate the Resurrection festival. … More Frost that chills the Soul… Look, See, Pray

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Isaiah 58:4-11 – ‘Fast’ Food

February 12, 2018

Isaiah 58:4-11 – ‘Fast’ Food
Giving up chocolate for Lent? It’s all a bit easy.
Here are some ideas for a more spiritually satisfying Lent, some ‘food’ for your fast, if you’ll pardon the pun. … More Isaiah 58:4-11 – ‘Fast’ Food

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Resources for Easter – Ash Wednesday

February 5, 2018

Resources for Easter – Ash Wednesday.
A simple guide to making your own ashes – suitable for adults, youth, schools and children right down to toddlers.
Give it a go! It’s probably easier than you think (but just as messy). … More Resources for Easter – Ash Wednesday

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2 Kings 5:1-14 – The Nobody who was Somebody

January 29, 2018

He was SO ME, ME, ME that he thought he was really SO+ME+BODY special. … More 2 Kings 5:1-14 – The Nobody who was Somebody

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‘Shove’ Tuesday – All-Age Script WITH AUDIO!!!

January 28, 2018

Ever wondered what a ‘Shrove’ actually is?
Is it a relative of the Haggis or something to eat on pancakes with sardines and custard? … More ‘Shove’ Tuesday – All-Age Script WITH AUDIO!!!

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Isaiah 40:21-31 – Just. Listen.

January 22, 2018

Sometimes, it’s best for me to just shut up and let God’s word speak without my mumbling all over it. This is one of those times.

Get comfortable. Put down whatever you are doing. Just. Listen. … More Isaiah 40:21-31 – Just. Listen.

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1 Corinthians 8:1-13 – The point is … it’s not the point.

January 15, 2018

So who was right?

Actually, that’s not the point.
And the whole point of this passage is that ‘who is right’ is not the point. … More 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 – The point is … it’s not the point.

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Seasons and Scriptures

Lent Devotions

This Lent, discover the Bible as one Big Story of God and God’s people, from the very beginning of everything to the wonder of Easter morning. Daily readings, reflections and prayers.

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Broken Bits & Weirdness

… but God still loves us.
Creative intergenerational Lent devotions resources for groups and individuals.
Featuring crafts, cooking, mindfulness colouring and traditional Bible study.

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Family Advent Devotions

Imaginative daily readings and prayers for adults and children with relaxing colouring, crafts and music.

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God Is With Us – Everywhere!

A Rhyming Nativity Play

Suitable for in-person or virtual performance by video.
Snappy and sassy, modern and meaningful.
Amazon’s #1 best-seller 2020.

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Christmas Gone Worng!

An All-Age Nativity Play

This light-hearted Nativity play tells the traditional Christmas story, but everything goes a bit worng. There is a stroppy Mary, a confused wise man and an angel who … well, you’ll have to read the script to find out.

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Away in a Suitcase

A (Twenty) First Century Nativity

A funny, festive yet poignant re-telling of the Nativity story. Mary and Joseph’s hotel room has been double-booked by three visiting foreigners. There are no travel cots left, so they use a suitcase as their baby’s first bed. With a charming transformation to a traditional crib at the end, there won’t be a dry eye in the house.

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I Saw Three Skits Come Sailing In

A Trio of Modern Nativity Plays

All three scripts in one book:

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Away in a Suitcase

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14 New Dramas

Your Christmas is sorted right here! A pop-up Nativity, memorable Christingle, Advent drama and more!
Plus Jonah on his way to Wales, Corby the Crow and Abraham with his Sat-Nav.

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And 12 More in Book 1

Meet Elijah and the Ravens, plus Snuffles and the Big Bad Cat. For  Christmas we have NaTVT 4U, plus Bold, Frankenstein and Mmm-errr. 30 Pieces of Chocolate for Easter fun and the poignant monologue A Bad Friday, plus loads more.

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Whether you write books, articles, poems or self-help guides to frog wrestling, this books guides you with humour and helpful insight through the maze of the editing process and out into the wonderful world of publishing.

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