We’re currently in our second year of doing #1000hoursoutside. For me, the most important thing is not HOW we’re achieving that (more on that next time) but WHY. We’re intentionally spending loads of time outside because it’s good for us, (again, more on that next time) and it gives us a way to regularly worship … Read more
2023 Update: This book appears to now be out of print for new copies. Used copies are available on Amazon and AbeBooks. Eden.co.uk and Waterstones have these books on their sites and ask that if you are looking for a copy to inform them so they know there is a demand. I’m always on the … Read more
As the summer holidays continue, I’m contemplating the best way to help my children give me a few minutes off! I love spending time with them, but sometimes my head just needs to have a moment free from their constant … ahem … chatter! Recently I’ve been taking a 15-minute break on my own after … Read more
Read a Bible passage, then take turns to roll the dice and chat about the question. The questions you choose are up to you. The templates are available here for FREE. There are four options, three with questions, and one blank template for your questions. Choose six questions and write them on the sides of … Read more
I wanted to look at the Jewish ‘High Holy Days’ as they are known, to find some rituals we could use to enrich our faith at home. I’m not going to give an exhaustive overview here, (because you have google too!) but my focus is what elements we could adapt and use. In Autumn there … Read more
I was recently looking at the Benedictus, otherwise known as the words Zechariah says on the birth of his son, John the Baptist in Luke 1:67-79. It’s a powerful passage, although not as well-known as Mary’s song a few verses earlier in the chapter. As I looked at it, I started to see connections with … Read more
I love food. I love making things from scratch and experimenting with new recipes. I love how something which nourishes my body can nourish my soul and spirit too, so it should come as no surprise that I love using food in our faith at home rituals. Food is central to so many of our … Read more
Print out your own nativity colouring sheet and enjoy a spot of Christmas colouring! You might like to do this with some Christmas music or get someone to read the Christmas story as you colour (here’s the story from The Passion Version). You could listen to an audio version of the Christmas story. Biblegateway has … Read more
Thanks in the Bible is a fun, simple, and accessible resource to explore thanks as a family at home. It comes FREE with the Thanks Faith at home mini-mag. Explore Thanks in the Bible been is a perfect way to look at other Bible verses relating to thanks. For adults and children from 7 years … Read more
This Christmas edition of the Faith at Home is mega-full of fun, family faith at home activities exploring the Christmas story. It’s the perfect gift for children and families to receive in the weeks running up to Christmas. The mini-mag has 8 pages of simple, fun activities and comes with loads of colourful inserts including: … Read more
Exploring being Different in the Bible is fun and a simple way to start discussions around being Different, special and important to God. It explore the verses in 1 Corinthians about being the body of Christ, and works well with the Different Edition of Faith at home Mini Mag. It comes FREE with the Different Faith … Read more
