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Reading The Story, Living The Story

Below is a link to an article reporting some research into the effects of stories on us. If this research finding is confirmed then from a Christian point of view it would heighten the importance of the fact that so … Continue reading

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Conversation Partnership – Scot McKnight

Below is a repost from Scot McKnight’s blog on what might make a good conversation, growing out of a book on 17th Century conversation groups. It is very thoughtful and apposite not only to personal encounters, but responding to blog … Continue reading

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Christmas – quietly subverting the culture by telling the Story

 OK, ‘quietly’ might not be the appropriate adverb describing the writing of this post, but in terms of its practical application then I think that’s probably the best way of doing it. Essentially, this is a critique of the way … Continue reading

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Hay Family Christmas Newsletter 2013

Attached is the Hay Family Christmas Newsletter for 2013. Our best wishes to all of you who read it and may you know the peace and joy of Christ. 2013 xmas letter

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Remembering and Longing – Prestonfield Remembrance November 2013

Prestonfield Remembrance Service 10 Nov 2013, 10.45am CALL TO REMEMBRANCE                                     I lift up my eyes to the hills – from whence will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121.1-2 “In 1918 … Continue reading

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Exodus 12 – Being ready

Yesterday (10.10.13) I conducted the midweek Communion service at New College Edinburgh, and below is the reading and short reflection given during the service.   Reading: Exodus 12:1 – 11  12 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, 2 ‘This month … Continue reading

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Graduation Reflection – 2 July 2013 11am

This morning I had the privilege of delivering the Moment of Reflection at the beginning of the Graduation Ceremony – and it was a joy to see one or two folks I know walking across the stage to receive their … Continue reading

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The Mystery of the Rolling Stone

No, this is not a post about Mick Jagger, but an attempt to answer the question, ‘Why do Christians eat chocolate Easter eggs?’ (Apart from just saying, ‘We like chocolate, so why not?’) Easter eggs should be eaten on Easter … Continue reading

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The contractors get ready

The scene in the garden at Priestfield Church today after the snow fell, showing off the blue of the contractor’s huts as they get ready to start work on 11 March. The projected time for the work is 14 weeks, … Continue reading

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‘…and what shall the robin do then…?

Those who know me well, know just how much I hate receiving a Christmas card with a robin on it. (Or a snowman, or a Santa, but the robin just seems to epitomise this for me.) Christmas is about Christ, … Continue reading

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