Notes from the hols

Several things to note about the hols. First 4 days were at a conference for rookie officers, then camping at the aforementioned places in Scotland with accompanying scenery etc. ——————The officer seminar – interesting. Much more interesting to meet with session mates (from both sessions we somehow managed to be an offical part of!) and … More Notes from the hols

Back from Hols

Oops..forgot to mention that I was on holiday! Twas nice….few days at Loch Lomond at Luss, then few days in Dingwal, just north of Inverness. Plenty blogable things…will get round to it later once we’ve unpacked!

Back to School!

I have the ‘blessing’ of being able to lead my last two assemblies in Wick today. Schools work has to be the most challenging, terrifying, yet potentially significant part of ministry that I or anyone could undertake. The privilege is in presenting, in the school environment, just something of the life that there is in … More Back to School!

Ding Dong!

So, last night I was in bed. I was sound asleep. All of a sudden I find myself awake, very awake. Was that the door bell? No, surely not. I close my eyes. There it goes again. This time we’re both awake, squinting at the clock. Its 2.45am and there is someone at the door. … More Ding Dong!

Flash Back

I was looking at some reports the other day on child poverty in Scotland and came across this picture. Immediately, I recognised myself. No, its not actually me, but all at once a whole flash flood of my childhood came rushing back at me. You know, it was only as I grew up I realised … More Flash Back

Stomping on Darkness

Here in Wick we’ve stopped closing our blinds when we go to bed. The simple reason for that is its still daylight so it just seems wrong! Here is the pic to prove it. This was taken at 11pm tonight. It hasn’t been doctored or changed in any way! Dispelling darkness must continue to be … More Stomping on Darkness