Activity – Who is in charge?
We can use coloured ‘reins’ to help us visualise and mediate on places where we have, or don’t have, control. We are going to use the fingers of the hand to represent the areas of our lives that God...
View ArticleJeremiah 1:4-10
There is no status in the kingdom of God. A call to ordained ministry is not more important than a call to sit with a troubled neighbour. In fact, I’d say we are crying out for the latter in modern...
View Article1 Timothy 1:12-17, Psalm 51:1-10, Luke 15:1-10
The church has never been a place for good people. It's a place for broken, hurting, ordinary people – just like you and me. And God rejoices. … More 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Psalm 51:1-10, Luke 15:1-10
View ArticleLuke 16:1-13
It's a classic moral tale about being honest and not cheating - and then Jesus goes and messes it up by patting the cheat on the back. What? … More Luke 16:1-13
View ArticleJonah 3:10 – 4:11 – God of second chances (paper trick)
A an eye-catching paper trick showing that we can never be so messed-up that God can’t fix us. … More Jonah 3:10 – 4:11 – God of second chances (paper trick)
View ArticleDrama without the, well, drama!
Fresh scripts launch God’s timeless word like a rocket. “Parables as Jesus would have told them – witty, punchy and thought-provoking.” Christmas and Easter? Sorted. Some quiet and meditative, some...
View ArticleMatthew 21:33-46 – Harvest from the Stars
Rod: Everything in this world is made from other things. You are made from grapes! Your body breaks down the grapes into all the little molecules and atoms, and then rearranges them to make you. It’s...
View ArticleMatthew 25:14-30 – “You’re Fired!” The Caramel of the Toe Nails
The Caramel of the Toe Nails – you mean a parable, not a caramel! And birds’ toe nails. Do you mean talons? Yeah, that’s right. The Parable of the Talons. … More Matthew 25:14-30 – “You’re Fired!” The...
View ArticleMatthew 25:31-46 – Sorting
The point about this parable, together with the ones about the bags of money and the bridesmaids just before, is the surprise. Here are people getting sorted into the Bible’s version of to Gryffindor...
View Article1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) – listening, but not understanding
Am I Samuel, hearing God but mistaking it for just an ordinary voice? Certainly God uses the voices of those around us to speak, and I know I need to listen better. Take a few moments to look around...
View ArticleBeing Church Together, Apart
A lot has changed in the last week and we’re all having to get used to a new ‘normal’, so Reflectionary will be changing too. With church meetings cancelled, we’ll stop publishing resources aimed at...
View ArticleTogether Apart – Matt 13 – The Sower and The Seeds
First Things In response to feedback, I’ve moved these posts to Fridays so that you have time to distribute it to your congregation if that’s what you do. Also, I’m thinking of putting these resources...
View ArticleTogether Apart – Matt 18 – The Unforgiving Servant
Matthew 18:21-35 – The Unforgiving Servant Welcome to Together Apart, a set of new intergenerational resources for all of us in God’s family. Ten jam-packed pages of great ideas that you can print off...
View ArticleTogether Apart – Matt 21 – The Two Sons
Matthew 21:23-32 – The Two Sons Welcome to Together Apart, a set of new intergenerational resources for all of us in God’s family. Ten jam-packed pages of great ideas that you can print off and use...
View ArticleExcuse-O-Matic!
A fun resource for exploring the Parable of the Great Banquet and the excuses we all make to God’s call on our lives. This simple craft generates over 500 different excuses for not tidying your room /...
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View ArticleBetween the Sound-Bites Jn 10
Yes, it’s Easter 4 and another sheepy set of readings, so here is is a link to a load of ovine resources. Good Shepherd Resources Below is a reflection on one of the oft-overlooked verses from John...
View ArticleGolden Boots McGraw (Matt 20 1-16)
The Parable of Golden Boots McGraw Otherwise known as the Workers in the Vineyard, Matt 20:1-16. For your delectation and delight, here’s a modern take on the parable of the vineyard workers. Click the...
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