Having become a little curious about the spiritual life of the Canary Islands and Spain after my recent holiday visit, I was pleased to discover that the evangelical church in the country has increased over the last 20 years. In spite of the fact that only just under 2% of the population are protestant evangelical, … More Transforming Faith in the Islands

I know what it’s like to be looked at as if I’m stupid for suggesting a follower of Jesus should maybe spend an hour of the day seeking God’s presence, reading his Word and in prayer. I’m not even talking about doing that all in the one sitting. I’ve wept over church spiritual life surveys … More Getting into His Presence

I once pastored a church that was the home of a significant revival in 1921. Part of the Fisherman’s Revival, Wick Salvation Army and Wick Baptist Church reported hundreds of people converting to Christ and even more being renewed by the Spirit. I’ve held in my hands the firsthand reports of there being people at … More Heart Rending

I recently quoted a story that I believe comes from the legend of Smith Wigglesworth – that extraordinary 20th century preacher, revivalist, and evangelist. He once told his hearers to get down, draw a circle around themselves and refuse to move until God revives everything inside that circle. I haven’t exactly done the circle thing, … More More

You can probably think of someone of whom you can say, ‘he’s really dedicated to his work’, or ‘she’s totally devoted to her sport’, or ‘he was so throughly committed to being the best husband he could.’ You don’t even have to look at the top of a sport or a profession to find these … More Total Devotion: the Consecrated Life

There is a weight to the presence of God. It can be felt in passionate singing or in a waiting, pregnant silence. It can be responded to with hands raised, prostration, or silent beholding…but it can be felt. It’s a weight that can be felt in a crowd, with one or two, or alone. But … More Responding to His Presence

Arran already has its equivalent of Peggy and Christine Smith – those elderly sisters who were instrumental in the intercession that fuelled the revival in Lewis. They’ve been praying for some time. They’ve dined on the promises of God and on the faithfulness of God in the past. They’ve seen his visions and sung his … More Who Will Wait? Embracing Expectant Prayer

There were a number of very personal areas where the Lord ministered to me over the few short days at the Hebridean Revival Conference. The Holy Spirit just highlighted a few phrases from the words of the speakers and in the worship which have been inhabiting my heart and mind since coming home. I’m seeking … More Reviving Passion

Well, what a wonderful pilgrimage to the Isle of Lewis to attend the Hebridean Revival Conference in Stornoway. After a long journey including several ferries and long hours of driving there and back, today has been a day to just ‘marinate’ in the experience of the time away. I went in fear, to be honest. … More Longing in Lewis

Sounds like an old fashioned term, doesn’t it? My early formation as a disciple told me that soul winning was one of the most crucial tasks of the follower of Jesus. I was now a permanent witness to Jesus, and being a follower of him now meant that it was no longer I that lived, … More Soul Winning