
I was fascinated to watch the process of making a very attractive wooden lampshade. I'd imagine it's a bit nerve-racking to start off with, before the wood is turned round; and probably when it gets thin at the end. But, … [Read more...]
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A husband, father, and Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) reflecting on life, faith, and the prayers we pray in the Church of England

I was fascinated to watch the process of making a very attractive wooden lampshade. I'd imagine it's a bit nerve-racking to start off with, before the wood is turned round; and probably when it gets thin at the end. But, … [Read more...]

This is a song by Casting Crowns. It's quite sad in many ways, but doesn't finish that way. They're certainly not afraid to sing about what they believe in. It's on their album, "Come To The … [Read more...]

After organizing their bookshelf almost a year ago Sean Ohlenkamp and his decided to take it to the next level. They spent many sleepless nights moving, stacking, and animating books at Type bookstore in … [Read more...]

I was browsing Simon Tofield's YouTube channel, and came across a few animations I hadn't seen before. This one, especially, caught my attention, because I can remember how Fudge (our cat) was the first time he … [Read more...]

In his annual address, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, focuses on the value of young people in our society. That's something it's all too easy to forget when we see so much negative publicity. But not … [Read more...]

This great little video has been made to go with Shakin' Stevens' "Merry Christmas Everyone". I think it was made by a guy called Steve Bengree -- I came across it through Facebook. The 3d models give a real feel of what … [Read more...]

Here is another Nativity sketch. In this one, Mr Bean recreates the nativity using toys in a shop at Christmas. It comes from Merry Christmas Mr Bean. Rowan Atkinson, as Mr Bean, is guaranteed to raise a smile on my … [Read more...]

Here is a somewhat different telling of the Christmas Story. The Beatbox Nativity is a video written and produced by vicar and beatboxer Gavin Tyte (aka TyTe). The Nativity Factor competition, organised by ITN, was the … [Read more...]

This delightful parody written by Mark Bradford and directed by Darla Robinson tells the Christmas story in a new....and UNIQUE....way that will touch the hearts of generations to come. … [Read more...]

I came across this really delightful rendition of the Christmas Story on YouTube. It was made by St Paul's Arts & Media, a collective of individuals who have an interest in exploring arts and media and how it relates to … [Read more...]