Sometimes, things really stink – no, that’s not a commentary on the recent UK elections (I’m writing this at five-to-close-of-polls on election night). No, it’s a reflection on the beheading of John in Mark 6:14-29. (Click link above for reflection and an activity to think about cleansing.) Whether you are jumping with joy at the … More Mark 6 – When Tragedy Strikes (&Ephesians 1)
Devotionals are always popular for Advent. Here are a few you might like to look at. The first ones are for families and children, the later ones for adults. And look out next week for a fantabulous new Advent Craft, perfect for your Messy Church, schools work, afterschool event, Christingle or whatever. Just print and … More Advent Resources – 2
Waaaa hoo! At last, we are rounding the final bend. On the home straight. Almost there. Click Here for a HUGE bundle of resources from all over the place – videos, scripts, printables, makables, meditations, games, spoken word, recipes – everything! It’s perfect for satisfying all of your Easter needs. Well, all except the mountain … More Good Friday and Easter Sunday
This is the second round up of Advent devotionals, this time focussing families, children and all-age. The books come from a post on The Hope Filled Family by my friend and fellow ACW (Association of Christian Writers) member, Lucy Rycroft. She goes into much more detail than I have space for here, so I recommend … More Advent Devotionals – 2 – Children / Families
Pancake Olympics Here are some great ideas for family / youth group fun for Pancake Day (Feb 16th in 2021), adapted for Zoom meetings. Also, Ash Wednesday at home – how do do your own ashing, with lots of links and resources. There’s still time to get your copy of The Big Story, Lent devotions … More Zoomable Pancake Olympics + Ash Wednesday at Home Resources
Matthew 10 – You Are Worth More Than Many Sparrows Welcome to Together Apart, a set of new intergenerational resources for all of us in God’s family. Ten jam-packed pages of great ideas that you can print off and use for free. Links for PDFs are below. Each week you’ll find Bible study ideas for … More Together Apart – Matt 10 – More Than Many Sparrows
Advent Devotions – Book Giveaway!
Would you like an Advent calendar filled with more than chocolate?
My new book, Walking to Bethlehem, helps us take a step back and look at the familiar through fresh eyes.
Plus, win a signed copy! … More Advent Devotions – Book Giveaway!
The fact I have passed on a few tricks, tips and appalling jokes surely stands to my credit.
It shows the family likeness. … More Family Likeness? Look, See, Pray
We reach the climax of the whole story this week as we walk through Jesus’ life and ministry from Christmas to Easter. Linking the Old Testament with the familiar story of the New, we see Jesus as the new Moses, the New David, the one promised from before eternity, the substance of former shadows. And … More The Big Story – Holy Week
We ended last week with God’s people far from the land of promise. This week we see them living as exiles and longing for return, redemption and restoration. There is promise and there is hope, as the prophets speak of a deliverer, but it is along time coming. Eventually the voices of prophets fall silent … More The Big Story – Week 6
The Reflectionary 