The Witness of the Church – Premier Thought for the Day 9
This weeks thought for the day on Premier looks at the witness of the Church – This thought came from chapter nine of Magnificent Obsession Here are some of the quotes from that chapter: “To say that men and women should not inject their ‘personal morality’ into public policy debates is a practical absurdity; our law is by definition a codification of morality, much of … Continue reading The Witness of the Church – Premier Thought for the Day 9
Solas, the wider work and prayer
This is a wee video Solas made which shows some of the things we try to do…. You can find out more about Solas here Please do support Andy Bannister as he leads the team in that work. I would personally value prayer for strength, courage and wisdom as I try to balance St Peters, Solas and the wider cultural engagement that … Continue reading Solas, the wider work and prayer
The Scottish Referendum – Four Years On
Four years ago I wrote this on the day we voted to see whether Scotland would become an Independent country. The deed is done. I voted. And for the first time in decades I feel that my vote actually counts and matters. Democracy has returned to Scotland. Nobody died. There were no riots. No-one invaded. There were no bombs. And my vote matters. I am … Continue reading The Scottish Referendum – Four Years On
How should the Church React to Inverness and Stornoway Gay Pride marches?
This is a version of a piece I wrote earlier today re the proposed Inverness and Stornoway Pride marches. unfortunately both were hacked – this is a rewritten, restored version which I hope is as near to the original as I can remember. I normally have a back up but for some reason didn’t with this one! Apologies to those who posted comments on the … Continue reading How should the Church React to Inverness and Stornoway Gay Pride marches?
An Apology
Apparently I have been hacked….I wrote a piece on the Inverness and Stornoway Pride rallies and it was significantly changed. Whoever it was doubtless meant well but I would ask people not to amend or rewrite my pieces without my permission. Now I have to go to the trouble of rewriting the whole thing….it is not helpful at all. Continue reading An Apology
The Holy Spirit and Prayer (Romans 8); Sinclair on Proverbs – Praise and Preaching from St Peters
Last Sunday we looked at how the Holy Spirit helps us in prayer. John Murray – “The children of God have two divine intercessors. Christ is their intercessor in the court of heaven….the Holy Spirit is the intercessor in the theatre of their own hearts” . John Calvin – “the Spirit is said to intercede, not because he really humbles himself to pray or to … Continue reading The Holy Spirit and Prayer (Romans 8); Sinclair on Proverbs – Praise and Preaching from St Peters
Quantum 09 | The Wee Flea Podcast
This weeks Quantum…its my favourite. Al has done a great job in producing it. Can I encourage you to subscribe on Podbean (or Itunes – although I think Podbean is better)….? And pass it on and encourage others to do the same. We will get better! We are never short of material but feel free to send us anything you think we should look at… … Continue reading Quantum 09 | The Wee Flea Podcast
Gay Girl, Good God
‘Oh no’ I thought[‘ here we go again’. Yet another memoir on being a gay Christian. But I had heard this girl was good…..so I ordered Gay Girl, Good God in the hope that it might not be bad. I was wrong….it is superb! This is the book that Vicky Beeching should have written! There is so much that is good about it. It is … Continue reading Gay Girl, Good God
The World Turned Upside Down – Premier Thought for the Day 8
This weeks thought for the day from Premier. In a week when I have been reminded of the weakness of insipid Christianity – it’s always good to be able to turn to the real radical thing!This talk was based upon chapter 7 of Magnificent Obsession. From which the following quotes are taken: “These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also” Acts … Continue reading The World Turned Upside Down – Premier Thought for the Day 8
Principles of Psalm Singing
There have been many questions and a few objections to the article on why the whole church should sing psalms. In todays follow-up article we look at the main objections and then at some further practical principles to help us Sing Psalms. Objections to Singing Psalms They are OT – This is usually said by those who have a view of the Old Testament as some … Continue reading Principles of Psalm Singing
