Thoughts I had so I could have a smooth two service Sunday with both children. In the shop on Saturday afternoon: What snacks do we need? They need to be interesting enough to keep them distracted, but not so sugary that they get hyper and mess around (like when I had to take the umbrella [...]
Jonah, Jonah, Jonah. Daft and grumpy Jonah. I'm sure we can all relate, even if it's just from time to time! Unlike the rest of the prophets, this book is less about Jonah's words and more about who he is as a person, and his interaction with God. The story of Jonah is one of [...]
Another day, another prophet! Well, what to say about the shortest book of the Old Testament? Obadiah's prophecy is about the coming judgement upon Edom and the Edomites (the people of Esau), and the restoration of Israel and the Israelites (the people of Jacob). Although the Edomites and Israelites go way, way back because Esau [...]
I love the opening of this book. The contrast between the shepherds and the kings of Israel and Judah just speaks so loudly. Where was God's prophet when such kings were on the thrones? In the fields with the sheep! It reminds me very much of the introduction of how John the Baptist is introduced [...]
Rev Poppy 