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Christmas Worship at Priestfield

Looking for a place to come for Christmas reflection and worship? You’re welcome to join us at Priestfield Church on Dalkeith Road to celebrate the birth of the Christ-child.   Sunday – 10.30am Mary – Tell God I say yes   … Continue reading

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The dangers of using words to describe the Word

A couple of things I posted on Facebook today. Short reflection on how we have corrupted the spirit of St Nicholas, i.e. Santa Claus… You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa … Continue reading

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On (fallen) human nature

  I found this cartoon insightful – linking it to a comment I made on the Jesus Creed blog, which I highly recommend.

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Hay Family – Christmas Newsletter 2012

Welcome to the Hay family Christmas Newsletter 2012. We wish all our readers a very Happy Christmas and presence of God to journey with you in 2013. 2012 xmas letter Lower res 2012 xmas letter 2

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Reflection for Graduation 29 November 2012, 3pm

It’s a joy to share with you all in this graduation ceremony. I congratulate you on the achievements that have brought you to this celebration and wish you well for the future. It is with some trepidation I stand before … Continue reading

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14 October – Finding Mercy and Grace

Below is the message I gave yesterday at the Robin Chapel in Edinburgh. Let us approach the throne of Grace – Hebrews 4:12 – 16 Introduction The Letter to the Hebrews is one of the most enigmatic books in the … Continue reading

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Hillsborough

Have been greatly struck by the passion and articulacy of the families of the Liverpool fans who died at Hillsborough. Their deeply held and appropriate sense of injustice has been so motivational – they too are people who ‘Inspire a … Continue reading

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Summer Reading

A box of books Some weeks before we head on holiday I always find a box and start putting books into it ready for sitting under a shady tree with a glass of wine for a peaceful read. The box … Continue reading

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Gay Marriage – some thoughts

I set down these thoughts with some trepidation, but today I had ‘scribbler’s itch’ and had to get them out my head. A lot of heat is being generated and a lot of ink is being spilt on the subject … Continue reading

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Reflection for Vets’ Graduation

Below is a reflection I gave at the start of the Graduation Ceremony for the Vets on 30 June. It was a great celebration and good to see some Priestfield friends getting their degree.   It’s a privilege to share … Continue reading

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