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Tag: Frost

Bruised but not broken- Look, See, Pray

January 13, 2022

Yes, there are things wrong in the world. Injustice and exploitation, discrimination and greed: these things are evil. Mindless viruses have caused mayhem to health, society and the economy. My friends and family have suffered enough. All this has left me bruised and (almost) bitter… BUT I’M NOT ANGRY, ALRIGHT? … More Bruised but not broken- Look, See, Pray

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Beauty through Hardship- Look, See, Pray

January 6, 2022

Without the frost, these remnants of summer would have passed away unremarked. No-one would take their picture. It is in and through the freezing that the beauty emerges. … More Beauty through Hardship- Look, See, Pray

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Fading Memories- Look, See, Pray

February 4, 2021

Why not take a little time to rustle through the fading leaves and frozen moments of your past? Think of the people, the places, the actions that make you who you are. Why do you believe what you believe? Why does it still matter? What have you left behind- and need to go back to pick up again? … More Fading Memories- Look, See, Pray

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A Time for Everything- Look, See, Pray

January 7, 2021

I had taken note that the frost had turned the garden into an art gallery. Frost edged leaves, even a lonely ice-glazed rose, and diamond-decorated berries. Beautiful in a wistful way. … More A Time for Everything- Look, See, Pray

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Frost that chills the Soul… Look, See, Pray

February 16, 2018

Lent is a transition time between winter and spring. A meditation on the frost that chills the soul: and prepares us to celebrate the Resurrection festival. … More Frost that chills the Soul… Look, See, Pray

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Family Advent Devotions

Imaginative daily readings and prayers for adults and children with relaxing colouring, crafts and music.

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God Is With Us – Everywhere!

A Rhyming Nativity Play

Suitable for in-person or virtual performance by video.
Snappy and sassy, modern and meaningful.
Amazon’s #1 best-seller 2020.

 

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Christmas Gone Worng!

An All-Age Nativity Play

This light-hearted Nativity play tells the traditional Christmas story, but everything goes a bit worng. There is a stroppy Mary, a confused wise man and an angel who … well, you’ll have to read the script to find out.

 

 

 

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Away in a Suitcase

A (Twenty) First Century Nativity

A funny, festive yet poignant re-telling of the Nativity story. Mary and Joseph’s hotel room has been double-booked by three visiting foreigners. There are no travel cots left, so they use a suitcase as their baby’s first bed. With a charming transformation to a traditional crib at the end, there won’t be a dry eye in the house.

 

 

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I Saw Three Skits Come Sailing In

A Trio of Modern Nativity Plays

All three scripts in one book:

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  • Away in a Suitcase

 

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Lent Devotions

This Lent, discover the Bible as one Big Story of God and God’s people, from the very beginning of everything to the wonder of Easter morning. Daily readings, reflections and prayers.

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Broken Bits & Weirdness

… but God still loves us.
Brand new Lent devotions.
Creative intergenerational resources for groups and individuals.
Featuring crafts, cooking, mindfulness colouring and traditional Bible study.

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14 New Dramas

Your Christmas is sorted right here! A pop-up Nativity, memorable Christingle, Advent drama and more!
Plus Jonah on his way to Wales, Corby the Crow and Abraham with his Sat-Nav.

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And 12 More in Book 1

Meet Elijah and the Ravens, plus Snuffles and the Big Bad Cat. For  Christmas we have NaTVT 4U, plus Bold, Frankenstein and Mmm-errr. 30 Pieces of Chocolate for Easter fun and the poignant monologue A Bad Friday, plus loads more.

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So You’ve Finished Writing. Now What?

Whether you write books, articles, poems or self-help guides to frog wrestling, this books guides you with humour and helpful insight through the maze of the editing process and out into the wonderful world of publishing.

So what are you waiting for, the credits?

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