Yes, it’s Easter 4 and another sheepy set of readings, so here are links to a load of ovine resources, not forgetting the awesomeness that is ‘Bert is my Shepherd’! Click here for script (Video below if you’ve never seen it). Below the links is a reflection on one of the oft-overlooked verses from John … More Sheeping on the Job
Surprise! Beneath us, a precipitous cliff. Lifting our eyes gave us an incredible view across Yosemite Valley. One day later, we stood at the base of the big waterfall- that view offered a totally different perspective. … More Surprise- Look, See, Pray
We’ve all done it. We’ve all shouted the answer to a quiz question at the telly. “California!” I remember yelling. “Everyone knows it’s California! Why are you wasting a lifeline?” It was Alaska. Didn’t I look the idiot? How about this one: “3 May. Bistritz. Left Munich at 8:35 pm.” are the opening words to … More Acts 9 and Intellectual Humilty
A shapely head with a shock-mop of hair pops up over a hedge or gate- and my little grey cells go into overdrive. A weird sheep crossed with a giraffe? Bright-eyed, curious and usually friendly, the alpacas are doing nicely. … More Out of Place- Look, See, Pray
Adapted from a 2017 post An Activity Find an audio recording of today’s passage – you can find them at Bible Gateway, for example. Sit quietly for a moment and notice to your breathing. Then listen to the passage with your imagination as well as year ears. Imagine yourself in the room. I wonder who … More Mentioning-the-elephant-in-the-room Thomas
Reality was ripped skin, blooded head, impaled limbs, heat, sweat, terror, and horror. … More Not like that… Look, See, Pray
It’s that aspect of generosity, in fact responsible generosity, that I am thinking of now. The Bible operates a clear principle of being generous. of giving to those in need, and celebrating God’s faithfulness and loving-kindness. … More Give Freely- Look, See, Pray
It’s the Easter hols! Yay! I don’t have to go to school for two weeks! To celebrate, below is a fun activity related to this year’s reading about ‘Cloak’ Sunday, plus a selection of links from all over the place that that I hope you find useful. This gorgeous Sunset / Sunrise craft is from … More Intergen Easter Resources
A fresh destination, fresh opportunities, fresh challenges. To arrive in safety we needed a Helper. … More Captain for a day- Look, See, Pray
Here is liturgy I wrote for Good Friday and Easter Day, with Holy Saturday added to complete the three days. You can use these in church, small groups or for personal meditations on these days of darkness, of silence and of light. Good Friday Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9, John 18:1-19:42 Confession and Absolution Surely, … More Days of Darkness, Silence and Light
The Reflectionary 