Praying outside the box: part 1b Advent 2024 "But I'm not artistic," I hear you say, "This has nothing to do with me," But you're wrong, which is why I am concentrating on colouring and doodling in this post. If you have the skills to be the next iconographer, El Greco or Henri Matisse, then …
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Praying through art
Meditating on art can beautifully ignite a spirit of prayer, or it can serve as a joyful form of prayer itself. As you engage with a work of art, invite God to speak to you. You might find yourself inspired to intercede or even confess, discovering pathways to connection that your usual preparation may not reveal.
Praying without words
Praying outside the box day 1 Advent 2024 It's like the earworm of a catchy song you don't particularly like and can't shake. You know the thing, it can be embarrassing if you suddenly break into the song where you can be heard and the earworm is from the Bodyform advert. If you have no …
Scars are beautiful
God created humans in his image, so it is natural for us to carry the nature of God within us as humans. As Christians, we are blessed with the presence of the Holy Spirit within us. We also can demonstrate forgiveness and grace.
The Song of the Well
In the desert, God provided the Israelites with fresh water. It was not their doing. The song of the well, asking for God's water, is a song of praise for this provision.
But…
John 1:12-13 Who is Jesus? part 10 (Written for publication on 18th November 2024) We may be far from Christmas, but we're knee-deep in the season of gift-giving contemplation. The thrill of wondering "What am I going to get?" is still a month away, but for now, it's all about strategising "What am I going …
Rejection!
This is like a Gothic Horror reversal, where the creator, Victor Frankenstein, snubs his creation without even giving it a name! I'm totally on the side of the so-called monster in that tale.
Remembrance
The 11th of November is Remembrance Day, a solemn occasion to honour the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives in various conflicts. This significant date commemorates the cessation of hostilities on the Western front of the First World War in 1918, even though the war persisted on other fronts until 1920.
The other John
Have you noticed the connection between the two Johns? John the Baptist's role was to prepare the people for the arrival of Jesus, while John the Evangelist, the author of this Gospel, is highlighting the identity of Jesus.
Navigating Life on Hard Mode: An Autistic Perspective
Living life in hard mode "Don't be daft, no one else feels that." That is a typical reply to when I would say something like, "The sun is hurting my eyes." Or if I wore a cap to shade my eyes as well as wearing sunglasses, "You don't need both." I do. Mild abuse can …
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Making an ass of myself 