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I was busy yesterday conducting another funeral. It was for a bricklayer called John Mason. He was well named Mason, because his working life centred around the building trade.. Preparing for John’s funeral got me thinking about the biblical references that invite us to think more clearly about how we build our lives. What kind [...]

I’ve often told you I have the best job in the world. Today I was sad yet in the midst of the sadness I was inspired, as I conducted the funeral of a dear friend of mine. She was 101 years old and I have known her for 30 of those years. As I was [...]

Well who would have thought my 598th post to this blog would be a huge thank you to all who have taken time to send congratulations with reference to my nomination to be Moderator Designate of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Thank you all for your prayerful support. It is greatly appreciated [...]

I’m somewhat disappointed at the lack of foresight by those who closed St Paul’s Cathedral, sighting ‘health and safety’ as the main reason. Due to the protesters on the streets surrounding the Cathedral, there appears to be the possibility of congestion and potential for harassment of worshippers.I assume they fear trouble might start up again [...]

When David slew Goliath with a sling we are told that all Israel rejoiced at his death. When I read such words I can’t quite understand, I can’t get excited about any human beings death. I think it is hard for those of us who have lived in stable democracies all our lives to imagine [...]

Someone asked a question of me recently. It was this, how is it possible for Christians to have a relationship with the historical figure of Jesus Christ? I think it was an excellent question. The questioner was seeking to understand the kind of relationship that Christians claim to have with this amazing person. Yet are [...]

Its revealing because in this speech Jobs speaks of the importance of following your dreams, of not being afraid of losing material things, because it all has to be left behind one day. For Jobs although he doesn’t credit his source, the biblical truths of faith hope and love permeate his address. You see in the end you have to leave your ibook behind. The book that changed the world is still speaking to a new generation.