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The last time I was at the theatre I saw, ‘Pressure,’ a play about the Scots weather-man who persuaded Ike to wait 24 hours to launch D-Day, thus ensuring its success. It was funny, poignant and dramatic, revealing ‘behind the … Continue reading →

Some years ago I had the privilege of conducting the wedding of two lovely young people and my wife and I were invited to the wedding banquet. This was held out in the country in a stable block that had … Continue reading →

Sometimes in the fast flow of the impressionistic visions John relates conversations take place. Often this is with a character described in ways that it is obvious John is reaching for words in human language that will convey the glory … Continue reading →

I am only moments into my Study Leave, and already I’m becoming immersed in the text and the ethos of the book. In an attempt to link the academic study of this enigmatic text with its ultimate spiritual purpose of … Continue reading →

In my first charge, Newbattle, we marked the 50th anniversary of VE Day with members of the Royal Army Medical Corps, leading the congregation and community in thanksgiving for deliverance from an evil that threatened the whole world  As a … Continue reading →

Good Friday reflection on the last of the Seven Words from the Cross – St Peter’s Lutton Place. Father, into your hands – Luke 23:44 – 46 44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until … Continue reading →

Dear all, I would be grateful for your help in making known this advert and Parish Profile. Liberton Northfield is readvertising its vacancy, and, due to our family circumstances, in the new year I am handing over the duties of … Continue reading →

Dear all, I’m Interim Moderator at Liberton Northfield Parish Church in Edinburgh following the retirement of the previous minister on 31st Dec. Attached is our Parish Profile and the terms of RT with Stats for Mission I’d be grateful if you … Continue reading →

The Robin Chapel – 19 January 2014, 4pm Epiphany 3: Is 49:1-67; John 1:29-42 ‘Come and See; Go and Tell.’ [This is a short message delivered at the Robin Chapel in Edinburgh on Sunday 19 January 2014.] In one of … Continue reading →