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A vote to the status quo may sound safe but the Kirk may end up walking a tight rope. Doing nothing may end up costing some congregations and Presbyteries dearly. Why am i saying this ? Read on. The General Assembly rejected the proposal for reform of the Presbyteries that had been laid before them [...]

I listened with interest on the comments relating to General Assembly’s position on the ordination of people in same-sex relationships. On the whole the exchange between the commissioners was respectful and polite. The Moderator David Arnott handled the proceedings with a certain amount of humour and a great amount of integrity. Both he and Lord [...]

It wasn’t quite T in the Park but the Roll Away The Stone event, was a brave attempt during what will be a very contentious Assembly Week to celebrate some of the outstanding things that the Church of Scotland and the church in Scotland do to serve the nation. One quick witted minister speaking of [...]

Its official we’re looking for a third ship. So if you know of anyone selling a Fleet Tender get in touch. Lest you think we’re slowing down at the Vine Trust it won’t be long until our latest addition to the fleet comes on stream. I’m talking of course about the barge that is just [...]

I’ve just spent the last hour watching a programme on BBC Channel 4 all about the life and times of Bob Dylan. It made me cast my mind back to the first time I heard about Dylan. I think I was in 2nd year at Secondary School. I was talking about music to a classmate, [...]

Last night history was made the Bogle Boys (The Bogle Boys are you’ve guessed it a father and son act. Well, act might be too definative) appeared at the Linlithgow Rose Club. Now let me say, this is a famous club. It can boast of some amazing acts having performed there including the world famous [...]

You may recall a few posts back that I was telling you all about the story of Preacher John. Well here is the reconstructed version of the song 25 years later. This is the song I wrote for John Stuart’s Induction yes 25 years ago. I grateful to my songwriting partner Iain Jamieson for putting [...]

We leave no stone unturned Looking for meaning Searching for more We often become the stones ourselves Frantically looking Patiently hoping to see Someone Something Longing To recognize a familiar Sign Or saying Or smile But everything looks the same Yet nothing remains the same Everything is turning Changing but remaining empty Our hearts beat [...]

Lord, The Stone Speaks to me about Things I can’t change immovable objects immovable people Hurts and guilt Lying like a stone weight On top of me Resurrection Sunday Rolls them all away

Lord, The Stone Speaks to me of closure without resolution It was rolled over the grave to seal in death. To over look injustice To hide our unforgiving hearts To make sure death could not be seen To celebrate the death of freedom To shut down protest To close down truth To hide the fact [...]