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Itchy, Scratchy- Look, See, Pray

November 20, 2025

It’s right there- just where I can’t reach it. That agonisingly irritating itch… my world is getting smaller every second as that ITCH is taking over my mind, my consciousness, my everything. … More Itchy, Scratchy- Look, See, Pray

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Crèche- Look, See, Pray

June 19, 2025

Marvellous construction: the spider has wrapped three rose leaves with layers of web-silk, thus protecting the interior space where she laid her eggs. That’s the creamy-white blob centre right. Concealed within that silken shell are hundreds of spiderlings, and when you watch closely they run around reacting to the risk level. Quite fascinating! … More Crèche- Look, See, Pray

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Duck The Baptist! Look, See, Pray

December 5, 2024

It’s always a joy when a photo catches a “moment” of action or a humorous pose… This mallard was enthusiastically immersing himself (and any other fowl that came near) in a flurry of feathers and spray. … More Duck The Baptist! Look, See, Pray

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Smile when you win- Look, See, Pray

July 4, 2024

Celebrating small wins stimulates dopamine release in the brain, a feel-good chemical that reinforces the learning experience and strengthens our sense of connection to those we work with. … More Smile when you win- Look, See, Pray

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Success- Look, See, Pray

March 14, 2024

A bold title, “Success.” Photographers who attempt “birds in flight” shots will know why this title fits this owl picture. There is so much that could go wrong: focus, too slow shutter speed, bad framing. That’s all separate from the lighting, weather, and actually being in the same place as the bird at the same … More Success- Look, See, Pray

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Heather- Look, See, Pray

August 24, 2023

Summer sun brings out the heather. Purple tints spread though grass and bracken, soon to be joined by the bright yellow gorse. Such scintillating contrast is a treat for the eyes. Bees love the heather whilst lizards and snakes may be seen if you’re quiet and patient. Some might call it wild or a wasteland. … More Heather- Look, See, Pray

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Pleasing God- Look, See, Pray

June 29, 2023

Certain verses of the Bible stick in my mind. Like “remember the cucumbers!” and “the cattle on a thousand hills.” Both of these deal with our trust toward God: our doubting His ability to provide, and the Bible stating that God is the owner of EVERYTHING. … More Pleasing God- Look, See, Pray

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Delicious? Look, See, Pray

March 30, 2023

This seems particularly relevant in the modern age when politicians have excused appalling behaviour by claiming we live in a “post-truth world.” Somebody ought to let God know, because either He is wrong or they are completely bonkers… … More Delicious? Look, See, Pray

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Seasons and Scriptures

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.
Creative intergenerational Lent devotions resources for groups and individuals.
Featuring crafts, cooking, mindfulness colouring and traditional Bible study.

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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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Christmas Gone Worng!

Away in a Suitcase

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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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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.

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