I was greatly encouraged when I  heard of the elation Min-Jin Kym felt when her Antonio Stradivarius violin was recovered this week , three years after it had been stolen from her side in a London railway station. The violin was worth  £1.2 million. Min-Jin Kym the musician and owner  spoke of the loss and the acute responsibility she felt and how the incident was never far from her mind. She also spoke of her elation when her violin was returned. I must admit I...
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This morning I was working with others to think more about how we can have a more vital witness on the internet as a church. I've strted to put up a weekly podcast highlighting the theme of the service for those who might attend the following Sunday. I think we need to become more proactive about Sunday Worship. I'm delighted to see that Lorna Hood our current Moderator of the General Assembly has decided to open a Twitter account. I must admit I'm not as regular at...
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This morning I listened to Justin Welby being interviewed by John Humphreys. I thought he handled the interview with a great deal of insight and humility. He answered difficult question with an honesty from which many politicians could learn. Welby has a passion to make a difference in the lives of the poor in our society. He also has a heart for mission and evangelism. When I spoke with him a few months ago I was impressed by his desire to put Mission at the top of...
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Everyone seems to ask me the  same question. How do you feel about starting back  in the parish.  The answer is simple, every day is different.  So I feel different about every day. One thing I'm certain about is that I know there are few jobs that can offer more satisfaction. To be a minister of the Gospel is the greatest job in the world.  Today  for instance I found myself  as a guest on Revival Radio. Its a local radio station that broadcasts out of Cumbernauld....
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Good morning its a beautiful day. I've been out and about on my bike early this morning. Here's a view from the top road that runs around Bo'ness. To me its an open picture. Its saying your welcome. It got me thinking about those words of Jesus. 'The fields are white unto harvest, but the labourers are few. When God calls you to work for his Kingdom you don't have a choice regarding which field your going to work in. He calls you. If only God's people could learn...
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