Be Happy- Look, See, Pray
May 22, 2026
May on Dartmoor is always a delight: soft air, warm sun, and new growth rising all round the traveller. What better way of spending a day of prayer? … More Be Happy- Look, See, Pray
Tag: Joy
Disbelieving from Joy
April 8, 2024
Disbelieving from Joy While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” And they gave him a piece of grilled fish. (Luke 24:41-42) What’s the very best thing that could happen right now? Go on. Name it. Someone rings and tells you that your … More Disbelieving from Joy
Flip-Flap Advent Story Teller
November 13, 2023
One of my most popular Advent resources is the awesome, magnificent, fantabulous Advent Flexagon. Click the link to get the PDF and video. But now there is more! Yes, you heard that right – another printable, foldable, colourable Advent yummy. This time it is based on the ever-popular fortune-teller / cootie catcher. I present to … More Flip-Flap Advent Story Teller
The Joy of Exploring- Look, See, Pray
February 10, 2022
The adult in me immediately worries about losing the littl’un, her having an accident, maybe a rampaging fire-breathing dragon leaping from behind the beech trees, or simply risking sensitising Mary-Jane to pollen and a lifetime of hayfever. I’m a RESPONSIBLE person (who worries too much). My inner child-self says “Go for it, kid! Run, explore, discover bees and bluebells, birdsong and trees to play in!” … More The Joy of Exploring- Look, See, Pray
Advent Wreath Reflections + Free Books!
November 23, 2020
Free Books! Several folks have contacted me recently about using Walking to Bethlehem as their church’s Advent book, and asking if there are bulk packs available. Sadly, my publisher does not do discounted multi-packs, but I have a solution! I have five signed copies to give away to the first five people to contact me … More Advent Wreath Reflections + Free Books!
Full of Joy? Look, See, Pray
March 27, 2020
The photo of a hover fly pollinating a cosmos flower may help bring wonder to your heart and mind. God made this. God made us. God is still in charge. Don’t despair. … More Full of Joy? Look, See, Pray
Beginning or End? – Look, See, Pray
December 29, 2018
What has been experienced in 2018 needs to be acknowledged before God and in the gathering of the believers. Faith requires forms of worship that embrace suffering and well as joy, hope alongside despair. Our world contains the good and the bad, and integrity demands both should be acknowledged. … More Beginning or End? – Look, See, Pray
Love Wins- Look, See, Pray
March 31, 2018
Every Good Friday ends in tears. Easter Saturday is a remembrance of hopeless sorrow and grief. Then begins Resurrection Day! … More Love Wins- Look, See, Pray
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