This coming Friday, 17th October, marks 30 years since I became a follower of Jesus. I still remember the day like it was yesterday, but 30 years feels like a long time to a 45 year old! I am grateful for all the things those 30 years have taught me about life, but I am … More Thirty Years Following Christ

I’m back home from my few days away in Galloway and grateful for two particular things: the privilege of going away, and the joy of coming home! I love the Isle of Arran. One of my strongest passions that my sojourn to Galloway has deepened is just the desire to see a healthy gospel church … More A Healthy Gospel Church

It has been great to have spent a few days down in South Galloway, within a decent stones-throw from Whithorn, which is the late 4th century base of St Ninian’s mission to bring the gospel to the South Picts. Ninian’s mission was, without much doubt, the first main apostolic mission to what is now Scotland. … More The Elusive St Ninian

In every generation, God raises up men and women whose lives burn brightly for His glory—individuals whose devotion to Scripture and unwavering faith ignite a passion for truth in others. Among such heroes of faith stands Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899–1981), a man whose preaching, scholarship, and deep spiritual conviction continue to impact Christians across the … More Cloud of Witnesses: Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones

When you hear the name Dietrich Bonhoeffer, what comes to mind? For many, it’s the image of a courageous man who stood against the Nazi regime and was executed for his resistance. That’s true — and inspiring. But if that’s all we remember, we miss something vital. Bonhoeffer was not just a martyr. He was … More Cloud of Witnesses: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Elijah Cadman was born in 1843 in Coventry, England, into poverty so deep that he was put to work at just six years old. He never went to school; he couldn’t read or write. By 8, he was a chimney sweep, risking his life daily for a few pennies. The grime of poverty pressed on … More Cloud of Witnesses: Elijah Cadman

I know that people probably hear ‘doctorate’ and think I’m working away at obscure conjugations of a rare Greek verb in a relatively insignificant corner of a New Testament footnote, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I chose to do a Doctor of Ministry degree, with a focus on developing ‘Jesus movements’, because … More Sculpting Passion for Jesus and the Kingdom

I recently created an image (below) of this jolly chap raising a Kingdom standard over land that just looks suspiciously like where I live. There’s a lot of ‘flagism’ going on at the moment, and not all of it leaves a positive taste. I’ll leave my own perspective on that to myself, but I’m reminded … More Raising the Kingdom Banner: The Power of Prayer

In a short while I’ll be celebrating 30 years of following Jesus. On the 17th October, 1995, I recognised that Jesus was Lord and that he alone could save me, restore me and prepare me for eternal life in the presence of God. 30 years on, I am more convinced than I ever have been … More Gospel Urgency: Enlist Today

There’s an old Keith Green song (he of ‘There is a Redeemer’ fame) that sums it up for me again and again: My eyes are dryMy faith is oldMy heart is hardMy prayers are coldAnd I know how I ought to beAlive to You and dead to me But what can be doneFor an old … More Dry Eyes