KFC Church When I read the book of Acts, I really want to be a believer, a lover, a follower of Christ. I’m glad to be. I’m proud to be. When I go to church, I often feel like there’s something very important missing and I can be left feeling like I do when IContinue reading “Ancient Missional Adrenaline”
Category Archives: Culture
Frozen Scotland
Some snaps from this winter’s freezing temperatures:
To the Local (Edinburgh Castle)
We’re so chuffed to be living here. God is good!
Disruptive Thinkers
Within your world of creativity, with something you’ve written, produced, conceived or presented, it’s good to ask “how could this be better?” rather than only “what do you like about this?”. The pathway of constructive criticism should lead to better output. Not discouragement.
National Trust launches appeal to buy Bantham but now we need your help
Originally posted on A Dartmoor blog:
Yesterday the National Trust announced that it was launching an appeal to try and acquire Bantham beach and part of the Avon estuary in south Devon. The National Trust has committed £4m of its own funds but needs to raise an additional £2.6m. You can read the Trust press…
Sirens and Buses
I’m approaching the end of a year at Holy Trinity Richmond serving as worship pastor, come September. The time for Mairi and I has been a cultural shock in many ways but mainly of adjusting to the relentless busyness of living in London….going to bed with the sounds of sirens and buses…waking up to theContinue reading “Sirens and Buses”
Jesus and Marriage
I was asked to write a blog article recently for the wesbite of the church that I work for but unfortunately the subject I chose upset several people and resulted in attitudes and accusations toward me, amongst others, of being homophobic. The blog article is pasted underneath this one and has subsequently been taken downContinue reading “Jesus and Marriage”
Remembering Mandela – Truth and Reconciliation
Jesus puts accountability and dialogue at the epicentre of reconciliation.
Taken In
One of the Bible’s highlights for me is Psalm 27 – it contains some the most beautiful verses anywhere in its pages. I’m thinking of sweeping, lyrical crescendos like verse 4, “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all theContinue reading “Taken In”
Epic Love Photos
About a year ago, Mairi and I had our engagement photo shoot with one of the most creative and darn talented photographers you will ever come across – he happens to be a personal friend – but he is epically creative and darn talented! Rob and Hannah Dight run Epic Love Photography from their homeContinue reading “Epic Love Photos”
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