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Some of this is very clever and funny, so I thought I could share it with you. It’s found on rutgers.edu and given my association with NJ and Sandy Strachan who posted it on FB it would not be unreasonable to … Continue reading →

Today we celebrated Pentecost at Priestfield by concluding our series on Stewardship. So far we had looked at our stewardship of creation, our relationships (on Christian Aid Sunday, so especially with the poor), our money and finally it was time … Continue reading →

This morning I am watching the start of the trial of Ratko Mladic at The Hague and memories were stirred of my youth. I remember being fascinated by the trial of Adolf Eichmann, who was deeply involved in the implementation … Continue reading →

Change Now! This week will see the inauguration of a new President of France, François Hollande, who was elected on the promise of ‘Le Changement c’est maintenant.’ He promises change, and change now. It got me to thinking about change … Continue reading →

Last night I was listening to the radio while getting ready for sleep – in this case not a good idea since it made me waken up and start thinking! Stephen Nolan’s R5Live newspaper review guests were arguing quite aggressively … Continue reading →

Some reflections given at today’s vigil at St Peter’s. St Peter’s Good Friday Reflection 2012 ‘Woman, behold your son.’ John 19:27 Family relationships are rarely easy, perhaps particularly those between children and parents. This has been famously expressed by Philip … Continue reading →

Was at Craigmillar Park today giving the reflection at the 7.45 Breakfast Service. Here it is. Holy Week 2012 reflection – Tuesday The passage we read from John 12 is packed so full of rich theological reflection on the life … Continue reading →

The other day my wife and I were in the car listening to Radio 4 – that’s her station of choice; I’m more of a Radio 5 Live man myself. But we are united in listening to Classic FM for … Continue reading →

As a congregation we follow the main Christian festivals, but don’t follow the Lectionary readings. However, each year between Christmas and Easter we retrace the story of Jesus in one of the Gospels (including John). This year we are reflecting … Continue reading →

I thought I’d given up on New Year’s Resolutions a while ago, but have decided that I need to get into blogging in a more serious way so that I can get some much needed practice in reflection and have … Continue reading →