grace – The Reflectionary

Cat People? Look, See, Pray

September 22, 2022

Just why does a cat linger near a birdtable? Hmmm. Trying to look innocent, and viewing me with disdain…
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Grace upon Grace – plus craft and liturgy

May 16, 2022

I just received a brief thank you note for a devotional I wrote for 6th May. I sometimes wonder if the stuff I write makes any difference, so you can imagine how much that note encouraged me. A little sugar goes a long way. The devotion, Grace upon Grace, is reproduced below, and I commend … More Grace upon Grace – plus craft and liturgy

Ps 118, Rev 1, John 20:1

April 18, 2022

Ooh, there are some juicy texts in this week’s lectionary. Those beautiful words from the start of John’s vision in Revelation, the poignant visit of Jesus to Thomas, and the recurring theme of the Old Testament, “The Lord is good, his steadfast love endure for ever.” Enjoy these liturgy resources whether your church is liturgical … More Ps 118, Rev 1, John 20:1

Though Broken… Look, See, Pray

July 16, 2021

Wind. Rain. Slugs and bugs… it’s tough, being a tree. It all starts out bonny in the Spring, then imperfection takes over. Somehow life keeps going- and the purpose of fruitfulness is expressed. These small trees line the bypass near here, a mix of hawthorn, blackthorn and sloes. Spring blossom is cheery and bright- and the crop of berries & sloes feed the wildlife, and sloes can make a fine gin! … More Though Broken… Look, See, Pray

Together Apart – Romans 8 – More than Conquerors

July 24, 2020

Romans 8 – More than Conquerors 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 all ways of learning … More Together Apart – Romans 8 – More than Conquerors

Together Apart – Matt 10 – More Than Many Sparrows

June 20, 2020

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

Romans 5:1-11 – Christ died for the Ungodly

March 9, 2020

This item was first blogged for Lent 3 A 2017 A Reflection Archbishop Sheen said “Hearing nuns’ confessions is like being stoned to death with popcorn.” It’s funny, but it set me thinking. Why do we confess our sins anyway? Particularly if, like those nuns, your sins are on the level of “I ate the … More Romans 5:1-11 – Christ died for the Ungodly

Marmite Nightmare! Romans 6:12-23

September 16, 2019

This is the text of a recent devotion I wrote for the United Reformed Church*. Click here to visit their site. * Please note that author’s opinion may not represent that of the United Reformed Church in general. It’s possible that some of them even like the stuff! Reflection Come with me to the land … More Marmite Nightmare! Romans 6:12-23

Deut, James and Mark – Law and Grace

August 27, 2018

Engaging This is a fun challenge to help us explore the role of Law – not as a strait-jacket that we blindly follow to earn our salvation, but as a helpful guide to how to please and honour God. You will need: Building bricks, such as Lego A cloth A set of rules (see below) … More Deut, James and Mark – Law and Grace