Much needed garden refreshment- AND as a bonus, the alchemilla mollis was turned into a piece of living art. Droplets and beads of sparkling water adorning every leaf, living water bringing life to the thirsty plants. … More Thirsty- Look, See, Pray
We’ve all seen them, the offers that look too good to be true. Earn $3,750 per week from your sofa!!! Brand new top-of-the-range phone for only $5 per month!!! Free cheese!!! Yeah, right. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. But while our hyper-connected world of WhatsApp and Insta-everything gives scammers … More Too Good to be True? Isa 55
It’s often said that the roots of a tree are as big underground as its branches are above ground. Yeeeh, no. We’ve all seen trees like this, toppled in storms, showing roots only a foot or two deep. (Don’t ask about the car. That’s another story altogether.) Why do big trees sometimes have such shallow … More Rain is a good thing Ps 1
Another Divine gift to the human race. A world where everyday normalcy translates into a heavenly sonnet for the ears of those who will listen. God is not silent. … More Backwash- Look, See, Pray
[This is a re-post from a popular Epiphany item] On the Twelfth Day of Christmas my true love … finally took the hint and we had roast partridge for dinner, with a nice pear crumble for pudding! Twelfth Night marks the official end of Christmas and the start of Epiphany (January 6th), when we think … More Epiphany and Isa 43
Sometimes I have wished for a “safe and soft” life. You know, being trouble-free, healthy, wealthy, and loved by everyone. If that were Christianity, faith would be popular. … More Bring it on! – Look, See, Pray
Genesis 1:1-5, Psalm 29, Acts 19:1-7, Mark 1:4-11 Water. There’s a lot of it about. The earth’s surface is 71% water, that jacket spud you’re having for lunch is ¾ water, and even you, the person reading this, are a “bag of mostly water.” 1 Your brain is almost entirely water. And where I live, … More ‘Water’ way to start!
Another bumper selection for you! Below is a reflection on Genesis 32 and your lectionary-linked liturgy. But also we have a number of intergenerational packs (and remember that intergen does not mean ‘for the kiddies’) and the awesome sketch, How the Feeding of the 5000 Really Happened with video! Oh yes! Resource Links Life Sticks … More Gen 32 What’s in a Name? + Feeding 5000
May we be thankful, rejoicing in the Source of all grace and Love.
May Your living waters restore our souls and satisfy our thirst for You.
In You is our delight- and You delight in us. … More Fountains- Look, See, Pray
There is a shed-load of stuff this week. Grab yourself a cuppa and strap in. We have a great all-age activity for Psalm 1 and liturgy resources for the RCL readings. But first, we have Lent devotionals. Yes, yes, I know. We’ve only just put the Christmas stuff away. But Lent starts in less than … More Liturgy and all-age resources PLUS! Lent books
The Reflectionary 