What a story.

One of the many highlights of my birthday this year was seeing The Mark Drama performed at uni. What basically happened was that the Gospel of Mark was retold through improvised drama over 90 minutes. The cast had us sit in a circle whilst they acted around us, complete with many laughs and jokes as they showed the lives and behaviour of disciples called to follow the man who claimed to be God. The performance itself was so exciting but also incredibly moving and I would totally recommend it to anyone!

But it was more than just a great piece of drama.

I went into the performance thinking that I knew what to expect. My Bible knowledge is far from perfect but I felt like I'd recognise most of the key parts of Jesus' story. And, fair play, I did. However, I loved the bits that made me think and there were a couple of 'Eureka' moments where I suddenly understood something I'd read in a new way. When it got to the portrayal of Jesus' death, the whole room watched in silence as the story unfolded. During parts of it, I wanted to yell 'Stop' and some of it was pretty uncomfortable. It struck me that I was reacting in such a way to a narrative that I know so well. If I've learnt anything this week, it's been a reminder that this story that we call the Gospel never gets old - it's always wonderful, it always challenges and it always speaks. If you've never heard this story, then I reckon you should - go see the Mark Drama in March or pick up the Bible and give it a chance - what have you got to lose?

In other news, Sprinkles ice cream parlour is amazing, especially when you go with great friends!...



Hope that your February is going fabulously,

Love Rhi xx