Peace – The Reflectionary

At Rest- Look, See,Pray

August 7, 2025

I wonder if there will be boats in heaven? … More At Rest- Look, See,Pray

1 Kings 19:1-15 Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind, and after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake, and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD … More Hearing the Silence

Peace in the Frazzle

December 9, 2024

My darlings, by the time you read this, there will be but two weeks left of the school term. You are probably up to your eyeballs in carol services, Nativity plays, Christingles and enough wrapping paper to cover Buckingham Palace. I expect you already have all your church Christmas sorted, and if you haven’t, just … More Peace in the Frazzle

A Lifetime Ago- Look, See, Pray

June 6, 2024

Boys became men-
the ones who lived.
If only war claimed the instigators
instead of the innocent… … More A Lifetime Ago- Look, See, Pray

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

Faith Heritage- Look, See, Pray

July 6, 2023

Inside, it is quite simple: venerable wooden pews, some lovely windows, and a small churchyard full of grass (and snowdrops in January!). … More Faith Heritage- Look, See, Pray

Lord, Have Mercy- Look, See, Pray

October 20, 2022

“Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” … More Lord, Have Mercy- Look, See, Pray

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

Castle of Tulips – Look, See, Pray

May 5, 2022

Thousands upon thousands of stunning blooms in vivid colours. Just inside the main entrance is this bank of white daffs and scarlet tulips, overlooked by the strong grey walls. A stronghold of power, now become a place demonstrating the hope of peace. … More Castle of Tulips – Look, See, Pray

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