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Watching from Weakness

The tension of this sanctified cocktail of spiritual strength and physical weakness is the potent blend of Kingdom identity we’re called to, and sent from, as we lead ourselves, and others, with a limp.

V800

If you’re looking to get healthier this year, or to compete in an event or just against yourself, Polar’s V800 sports computer is brilliant.

“Hold on Loosely”

Originally posted on The Ground Floor:
Two years ago, Judah and I were considering a possible move back to Pennsylvania. I never ever wanted to live here again but God was working something on my heart. I found this old draft I had written during that time. I thought it was an appropriate blog post…

Relax and Wait

I’m currently sat in an airport and have just gone through the normal procedure: bag check-in, security, departure lounge etc. I looked up for my gate time to be announced. I was ahead of schedule and the airport I’m in simply has put relax and wait next to my flight number. Relax and wait!

Writing Songs of Worship: A Couple of Tips

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever been given for writing songs is from a top, top guy called Steve Parsons who once gave me the analogy of moving into a new house and turning on the kitchen tap for the first time in months: initially as the water runs it can beContinue reading “Writing Songs of Worship: A Couple of Tips”

Future/Past: Anniversary Song

Care Scotland

Spending time with my friend @theoweir at @carescot has been a breath of fresh air in recent months. Stuart heads up the Scottish arm of Care, based in Glasgow. In working with these guys, I have had my eyes opened to the valuable difference being made in parliament by Christians who want to influence ourContinue reading “Care Scotland”

Edinburgh Eclipse

Hipsters & Homelessness

Despite its regular usage nowadays, the term Hipster is apparently way more difficult to define than the frequent use of the sub-cultural word might suggest. Check out the etymology and historical sojourn of the term here: Living in Edinburgh’s New Town district as a wannabe Hipster myself, (in that I’m not trying to be aContinue reading “Hipsters & Homelessness”

Pursue Good Choices

This short film says it all…