Parents Blog

After an enforced week indoors recently, I emerged to find that, all of a sudden, the trees were clothed in their glorious autumnal colours. The rich reds, oranges and golds are a spectacular reminder of God’s creativity, but have you ever wondered why the leaves...

Harvest is upon us, the air is crisp, the trees are a kaleidoscope of autumnal shades, bedwelled spider’s webs sparkle in the low sunshine. These signposts herald the end of the summer growing season, that the harvest has been safely gathered in and the iconic harvest...

Since leaving NISCU last year I’ve been very busy writing and, apart from the Bible, my most useful tool is the thesaurus. If you have ever looked for synonyms for the word “believe” you will find… accept, conclude, trust, understand, “take as gospel”. It’s ironic now...

This week I’ve reflected on this passage of Jesus welcoming little children as I share about Niscu in a local church this morning. As we see Him bring them into his arms, we are not only called to do likewise but to enter the Kingdom like them. In fact, this is the...

Next Saturday is International day of Peace, we have our one of our schools’ workers, Katy Hall, reflecting on peace. Sat around the campfire at Capernwray for our family holiday we sang the words “Stop, be still . . . My peace, Jesus says, I give to you, my peace.”...

The second Sunday in September is always ‘Education Sunday’, and for those just back into work mode, that is this Sunday (8th September 24). What does ‘Education Sunday’ mean? It is a chance to celebrate ‘Education’ and all that it entails. Our privilege to be able to...

'For anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.' Hebrews 4:10 NIV Busyness is one of the banes of modern life, if we are not doing, we are wasting time. Or, keep them busy, then they won’t get into trouble. It’s frenetic, it’s...

Thank You Day  'Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.' 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) Sunday 7th July has been billed as ‘Thank You day’, when we are encouraged to thank people who help us –...

We can not doubt how creative God is – if we just STOP and take notice of the world around us. The absolute wonder of CREATION. Still your heart and mind with a deep breath in and out. Bring to recollection the sight of the mighty, majestic mountain, or the simple yet...