You know, folks, when we open the book of Nehemiah, we find a man in a pretty good spot. He’s the king’s cupbearer, nice job, close to power, plenty of security. But then the news comes from Judah ~ the walls of Jerusalem are broken down, the gates burned with...
Well, folks, let’s open our Bibles, I am using the NKJV today and have a look at what the Word of God has to say about this whole business of repentance, fasting, and those things we see around us like Ash Wednesday and Lent. You know, as we go through...
You know, here in the UK, folks get all excited about this thing called Pancake Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday. They flip pancakes, have family suppers, church events, pancake races… It’s become quite the custom, especially in the Church of England and the Episcopal churches. People enjoy it, and that’s fine...
Well, folks, here we are on Valentine’s Day again. As I was running over Conic Hill last night, thinking about this devotional today, running past the SPAR grocery store in Drymen, the shop is full of hearts and flowers, cards and candy. But let’s take a moment and turn to...
Rekindling the Fear of the Lord From Avoiding Judgment to Adoring His Presence In the quiet moments, yesterday, while hiking up a local hill here in Helensburgh, away from the noise of the world, I’ve felt it, a deep longing to be close to God, to dwell in His presence,...
Folks, as we pause on this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, marking the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945, our hearts turn to one of the darkest chapters in human history. The Shoah, the Holocaust, saw six million Jewish people, God’s chosen nation, systematically murdered by the Nazis and their...
Folks, let’s be clear-eyed about this 20-minute neighbourhoods push from the SNP and Scottish Government. They’ve rolled out guidance since 2024, calling it “local living”, a plan to cram shops, doctors, parks, and services within a 20-minute walk or cycle from home. They dress this all up as healthier, greener,...
You know, folks, when I look at the news about our local roads here in Scotland, the A814 between Helensburgh, Cardross, and Dumbarton, I see a road that’s become a real danger zone. Narrow paths, heavy logging lorries roaring by, fast cars, and too many tragic accidents over the years....
God’s Word on Elam – Past Blessings, Coming Judgment, and Glorious Hope Jeremiah 49:34-39 You know, folks, as we go through the Bible and even in your own reading, we come to these prophecies against the nations, and they remind us that God is sovereign over every kingdom on earth....
We Stand with Iran – The Fire Still Burns! Now listen, folks, especially you precious ones in Iran who might be reading this through some hidden way, maybe a VPN or when the lights come back on, God hasn’t forgotten you. Not for a moment. We’re seeing something remarkable happening...