A Reflection The Devil! What do you think of when you hear that – a dapper chappy with pointy beard and horns? A comic strip character dressed in red with a pitchfork and a pointy tail? It’s all a bit cartoony, a bit story-book, isn’t it? As grown-ups, surely we’ve got beyond such childish notions. … More Temptation of Jesus – Ps 91, Lk 4
Choosing my picture was difficult. I have taken many meerkats photos, some with regal stares- and a few with squabbles- but THIS meerkat gazed at me with lovely brown eyes and the hint of a smile. … More Smile Please! Look, See, Pray
Almost Lent? Seriously? Arghh! But panic not, dear ‘Flectioneers. I have some yummy resources for you. It’s repost from 2024 ‘cos I think it’s worth another read. We have Lent devotional books, printable Puzzle Pages (great for take-home bags), and a beautiful Lent loose-part story, perfect for Godly Play, Out of the Box, CotGS etc. … More Transfiguration + Lent
Those moments when you look at a thing (or even a person) and your brain is in overdrive… “It’s A …” or more embarrassing “It’s Er… er…” … More It’s A… Look, See, Pray
“Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers,” says the psalmist. Easy to say. Not so easy to do. “Turn the other cheek,” says Jesus. I’m not sure the folks of Ukraine fancy turning the other cheek after being thrown under a bus by two wanna-be emperors. “Love your enemy.” … More Ps 37, Lk 6 & Parsnips
Valentine’s Day can be a brilliant way of exploring or affirming love and commitment and I shall do my part. But it can put huge pressure on vulnerable or innocent hearts. … More Sweet Valentine? Look, See, Pray
It’s often said that the roots of a tree are as big underground as its branches are above ground. Yeeeh, no. We’ve all seen trees like this, toppled in storms, showing roots only a foot or two deep. (Don’t ask about the car. That’s another story altogether.) Why do big trees sometimes have such shallow … More Rain is a good thing Ps 1
Spring IS round the corner; and it will bring green growth, happy avian families, chubby squirrels… Life in glorious variety. Hallelujah! Amen! … More Choosing Life- Look, See, Pray
Have you ever burned yourself? I know I have. Nothing glamorous like getting toasted while rescuing a small child from a flaming inferno. I’ve just caught my arm on the iron, or failed to realise that a dish taken straight from the oven is still hot. Still, they hurt like heck. (Run it under the … More Germolene & Isa 6
There have been arguments and complaints about the sea defences for years! They needed replacing, repairing, renewing… but it is too late. … More Too Late- Look, See, Pray
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