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The Burial of Jesus
This is the title of the newest book I read by Dr. James McGrath, Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University, Indianapolis. The full title of the book is “The Burial of Jesus: What Does … Continue reading
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(Re)Thinking about leadership
Lately I’ve been thinking quite a lot about leadership. From the launch of iTunes U I’ve been watching lectures from several universities on the issue of organisational change and leadership. There seems to be a very strong wind of change … Continue reading
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Sermon – Unmeasured forgiveness
Matthew 18:21-35 Sermon preached in Bishopton Parish Church of Scotland in Renfrewshire on 11th September 2011, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
Sermon – From conflict to reconciliation
Matthew 18:15-20 Sermon preached in Bishopton Parish Church of Scotland in Renfrewshire on 4th September 2011, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost.
Coming back…
I’ve been away from blogging and posting for almost the entire summer. I’m not dead, or at least I don’t think so. (If I am, please someone tell me. I may disagree with you, but at least I’m told.) I … Continue reading
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Reflection – General Assembly 2011
John 14:15-21 Reflection in Bishopton Parish Church of Scotland in Renfrewshire on 29th May 2011, Sixth Sunday of Easter.
Sermon – Up the mountain
Matthew 17:1-9 Sermon preached in Bishopton Parish Church, on 6th March 2011, Transfiguration Sunday.
Sermon – Called to follow
Matthew 4:12-23 Sermon preached in Bishopton Parish Church, on 23rd January 2011, Third Sunday after Epiphany Many of you have kindly asked me if I enjoyed my holiday. Well, probably the best thing about taking a holiday, besides the rest … Continue reading
Sermon – See how they love one another
Matthew 5:21-26 Sermon preached in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, on 22nd January 2011, Service of Prayer for Christian Unity Last week my wife and I spent part of our holiday at the Crieff Hydro, having left our … Continue reading
Father and Minister
Since I was only recently ordained as a Church of Scotland minister, I am noticing a strange internal transformation. Suddenly, I care. Wait, let me read what I just wrote… Yup, I now care. It is a similar thing to … Continue reading
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