The Joy of Discovering- Look, See, Pray
March 21, 2025
I’ll be back. Not as Arnie’s Terminator, but as a thirsty soul drinking… Richard’s Restorer. … More The Joy of Discovering- Look, See, Pray
Too Good to be True? Isa 55
March 17, 2025
We’ve all seen them, the offers that look too good to be true. Earn $3,750 per week from your sofa!!! Brand new top-of-the-range phone for only $5 per month!!! Free cheese!!! Yeah, right. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. But while our hyper-connected world of WhatsApp and Insta-everything gives scammers … More Too Good to be True? Isa 55
Not Too Bad, Really- Look, See, Pray
March 13, 2025
When asked “How are you? How’s things?” the classic response is “Not too bad, really. Things could be worse.” … More Not Too Bad, Really- Look, See, Pray
Covenant and Ps 27
March 10, 2025
Morning, ‘Flectioneers, something a little different today. Below we have your Confession and Absolution, Blessing and Dismissal based on the lectionary passages (Psalm 27 this week), with two alternatives for the confession (I know, I spoil you) but first, some thoughts on that weirdness of weirdnesses, the boiling pot of Genesis 15. A couple of … More Covenant and Ps 27
Imperfect? Look, See, Pray
March 7, 2025
I love the perfect ones, and try to photograph the daffs in best condition. But they are competing with weather, slugs and snails, birdies and beasties, and being a daffodil is hazardous duty. … More Imperfect? Look, See, Pray
Temptation of Jesus – Ps 91, Lk 4
March 3, 2025
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
Smile Please! Look, See, Pray
February 27, 2025
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
Transfiguration + Lent
February 24, 2025
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
It’s A… Look, See, Pray
February 20, 2025
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
Ps 37, Lk 6 & Parsnips
February 17, 2025
“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
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