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Graffiti
scrawled
on a concrete wall
an initial
scribbled
on a wooden desk
a pattern
stained
on a textbook
a tattoo
mark
on naked skin
Who are we?
Vandals,
Carvers,
Artists,
Sculptures?
We’re all trying to say
The same thing
I’m unique
I’m someone
I’m vulnerable
I’m ephemeral
I’m passing
O God
Don’t forget
My name
Remember me
In your Kingdom

I was listening to the Janice Forsyth Show on Radio Scotland last Saturday. i’m a bit of a fan of Janice. I like her style and her selection of music. Anyway she played a Paul Simon number called “Slip Slidin’ Away” I hadn’t heard it in a long time, but it sure describes all [...]

Walking back home
Sore feet
Sore head
Sore heart
So tired
So sorry
So what
Walking back home
Still seeking
Still weeping
Still reaping
Say something
Say nothing
Say everything
Walking back home
No promises
No comprimises
November
To slow
To know
To say
Nothing
Instead
I’m Forgiven
Words fail me

Reflecting

I’ve been thinking about rivers recently,  well the truth is I think about the river everyday. My house looks out on the River Forth. The thing is the river never stays the same it changes everyday in life. I believe its such a great privilege to live so close to a river.  There are so [...]

Just back from Sanctuary First. the theme was all about moving from one space ro another . It was about helping us see that the way to  bring about change in the life of the church is to be prepared to make the appropriate sacrifice.
Although it was a Bank Holiday weekend we were delighted to [...]

Recently I’ve been reflecting upon the whole notion of confidence.  We mere mortals need to be more humble as we pass through time into eternity. Especially those of the evangelical kind. Sometimes we can act as though we know everything, or we can give that impression. We leave no room for doubt or [...]

Great to read the posts on the blog about the various perceptions of Jesus. I must confess I didn’t relate the partying Jesus to the last supper. It seemed to me that Michele was talking about the general disposition of Jesus. I don’t recall her inferring that the passover encounter was a great party event. [...]

Over the last few days I’ve been under a bit of pressure to get the CWW Report finished to be included in the Annual Reports that are given to the General Assembly. I ‘ve also been working with Rae to finish off the material for Sanctuary First. Anyway tonight’s service went really well. Here [...]

I find the whole idea of God engaging with our world so believeable yet unbelievable. But I the more you think about everything the more you find yourself asking the question. “So why am I here? What is my life all about? ” And you know something, there is a longing within us all to [...]