[Journey with Jesus - Day 3] Imagining what it must have been like for Jesus to grow up with the realisation of who he was, and the significance for him of being in the temple in Jerusalem, aged 12. It was the same routine. Every year we would go up to Jerusalem with our family … Continue reading “In my Father’s house”
Tag: Mary
A Donkey’s Tale
Inspired by Luke 2:1-7 Hello, my name’s Darrell, the donkey. You’ll never guess what happened to me the other day… I was in Nazareth minding my business eating grass, thinking very important donkey thoughts, and that sort of thing, when Joseph came up to me, looking rather flustered. He told me we were going on an adventure … Continue reading A Donkey’s Tale
The Messenger
Hi everyone, can you tell what I am? That’s right, I’m an angel – not just any angel – my name is Gabriel. You might have heard of me. Do you know what I do – apart from look magnificent, that is – do you like my wings? Anyway, I work for the great I am, the … Continue reading The Messenger
An unexpected visitor
Has it ever occurred to you how incredible Mary was? I’m not sure that many people would have been willing to be part of what, if you really think about it, was a crazy idea. She can teach us a great deal about costly obedience and radical faith. I wonder if Mary was the first young woman … Continue reading An unexpected visitor
Mary’s Story
The following is based on Luke 1:26-56 Do you ever wonder whether something’s really happening to you, or if it’s just a dream? Well, a few months ago, I was at home, doing my chores when I looked up and a man was standing there. He’d just appeared out of nowhere. Light shone from him, … Continue reading Mary’s Story