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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sermon – Up the mountain

Matthew 17:1-9 Sermon preached in Bishopton Parish Church, on 6th March 2011, Transfiguration Sunday.

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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

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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

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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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