faith – The Reflectionary

Instructions? Look, See, Pray

May 1, 2026

I really should have checked it first… because when I opened the bag, there were NO instructions and many of the parts had been removed from the sprues. … More Instructions? Look, See, Pray

Creation has been disordered, and the promise of the Kingdom of God is that all these things will be put right again. Jesus demonstrated mastery over the physical universe: calming the sea in a storm, feeding thousands with the equivalent of a tuna sandwich! … More Pollinate! Look, See, Pray

Short & Sweet- Look, See, Pray

April 16, 2026

Real life is messy. Petals will be trampled on, or blown indoors, and the remnants will go all soggy in the rain when April invites its showers. Would we be better off without the fuss? … More Short & Sweet- Look, See, Pray

Light Relief- Look, See, Pray

April 10, 2026

Essentially, it’s an elegantly simple flower which gets more complex as you study it and “play” with the light. … More Light Relief- Look, See, Pray

Tried by the Fire- Look, See, Pray

April 2, 2026

Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he broke down and wept. … More Tried by the Fire- Look, See, Pray

Scriptural Stations of the Cross

March 16, 2026

Dear Readers, for your delectation and delight I present … the Scriptural Stations of the Cross: an interactive, all-age (and remember, that does not mean ‘for the kids’) meditation on the Easter story, starting on the evening on Maundy Thursday and ending on Easter Morning. Click here for the 12-page PDF including readings, prayers and … More Scriptural Stations of the Cross

Through the Valley- Look, See, Pray

March 5, 2026

I’ve chosen this photo for this reflection because I’ve just been through a valley myself… the “ride” has had highs and lows, tears and exhilaration. This pic seemed to fit. … More Through the Valley- Look, See, Pray

Hallelujah! Look, See, Pray

February 19, 2026

Throughout scripture, flowers are symbolic of beauty, transience, and the splendor of God’s creation. They remind us of the fragility of life, as well as God’s provision for our needs. So let’s join a psalm of Creation’s praise to God- let beauty inspire our response. … More Hallelujah! Look, See, Pray

Ash Wednesday / Lent stuff

February 11, 2026

(repost) Well January was a long year, but we got through it, right? And now it’s almost Lent? Seriously? I’ve only just put the crib away! But panic not, dear ‘Flectioneers. I have some yummy resources for you. A few Lent devotional books, printable Puzzle Pages (great for take-home bags), and a beautiful Lent loose-part … More Ash Wednesday / Lent stuff

Growing Dark- Look, See, Pray

November 27, 2025

The strangest day in 2003 was undoubtedly the Eclipse. Typically for Britain, the sky over us was mostly cloudy- we even wondered if we’d see the eclipse at all. The clouds grew patchy, and the disk of the Sun could be seen as a full white circle against a dark-ish background. Gradually the disk was … More Growing Dark- Look, See, Pray