Confession time- I love them all. Big, little, bright, subtle, any shade I can get. I’m not a purist about daffs- I simply rejoice to see them nodding at me as I pass by. … More Purist? Look, See, Pray
Being photographed thrills some people and horrifies others! a “natural” model is free of self-consciousness, relaxing in front of the lens, and making almost any photographer look brilliant. … More My Best Side- Look, See, Pray
At the end of 2024, an estimated 123.2 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations etc. (UNHCR) To put that in context, 123 million is nearly double the entire population of the UK. I’ll say that again in case, like me, you didn’t quite believe your ears. The total … More Reason to Hope
WE DON’T KNOW WHAT HE WROTE! Aargh! How frustrating… Written in the sand, and blown away by the wind. … More It is Written… Look, See, Pray
Valentine’s Day can be a brilliant way of exploring or affirming love and commitment and I shall do my part. But it can put huge pressure on vulnerable or innocent hearts. … More Sweet Valentine? Look, See, Pray
In my earnest and callow youth, I went on a student Christian conference which was tri-lingual: French, German and English. One of the praise songs was a rendering of Psalm 150 which contained the wonderous phrase ‘wohlklingenden Zimbeln’. Sadly, I didn’t speak German, so the band was on the next song by the time I … More Clanging cymbals and Corrie ten Boom- 1 Cor 13:1
Bees find it apparently irresistible. How sweet the nectar must be- not much in each single flower, but en masse it is seriously attractive. … More As Sweet As… Look, See, Pray
It happens. Discarded rope fouls the screw of the boat’s engine, and it jams. Our boat was near; after a few moments we recognised the drama unfolding. The skipper ahead climbed onto the engine casing, cutting and pulling. As we came closer our own skipper offered help- and two other boat crews joined in. After about … More Jammed- Look, See, Pray
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
It is a sign of immaturity to believe and act as though we don’t need anybody else’s help… … More Signs of Maturity- Look, See, Pray
The Reflectionary 