The Jesse Tree – my favourite part of Advent

The Jesse Tree – my favourite part of Advent
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I’m going to say it very, very softly so you won’t run away. Advent starts (officially) in just under 4 weeks. See, I didn’t mention the C-word and I didn’t hum any carols. I’m just easing you into the idea. … Continued

Great children’s bibles

Great children’s bibles
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I love the Word of God. It can be challenging, frustrating, confusing, even boring sometimes (sorry, but I can only take so many genealogies, although I appreciate their significance!). But the Bible also surprises, encourages,uplifts, teaches, comforts…CHANGES us! And the … Continued

No-cringe family prayer time

No-cringe family prayer time
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I wrote the post below almost four years ago on my old blog. I thought you might enjoy seeing how we’ve evolved family prayers (not much, in fact) and how our 5 and 3 year old now join in so … Continued

Podcasts to inspire Christian Mums

Podcasts to inspire Christian Mums
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Our house is a lot cleaner lately. (Yes, you can snigger, you locals, but it’s better than it was!). I’m also feeling much more encouraged and inspired as a Mum. You see, about this time last year I discovered several … Continued

Doing “church” on holiday – at home!

Doing “church” on holiday – at home!
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Last week, I talked about the pros and cons of going to church on holiday. This week, I thought I’d explore another option – church at home. Of course “church” is really the people who make it up but, if … Continued

A great resource for teaching about the fruits of the spirit

A great resource for teaching about the fruits of the spirit
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One of the things I’ve most enjoyed about being a Mummy to small children is the chance to revisit the music, books and TV of my childhood. My kids have discovered Bagpuss, the Wombles, Sesame Street (1970s style), Ivor the … Continued

Lent is coming – are you in?

Lent is coming – are you in?
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Having grown up decidedly low-Anglican (not only were there no smells and bells in our parish but even candles were seen as being a little suspicious!), I don’t have a specific Lent practice in my heritage. Yes, we often gave … Continued

Start 2014 with a vision!

Start 2014 with a vision!
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Well, my publishing schedule got a little side-lined. Excitingly, I’ve been asked to blog each month this year on the Families First Magazine‘s web-site, a publication from Mothers’ Union. It’s a cracking magazine and I’ve been a fan of their mix … Continued

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