Midsummer view over lake Siljan, Dalarna, Sweden These six words by Dallas Willard sum up to me much of what a life of faith involves. Willard was a philosopher, theologian and pastor. His learning was tempered with a disarming wisdom and humility. He also had a way of distilling deep truths into short, pithy sayings. …
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What Do You Do?
'Consider the lilies' ...or daisies by the roadside. I feel thankful to have been occupied in endeavours that for much of my life have felt meaningful. By meaningful I mean engaging in projects and work that aligned with what I believe was of value. When younger there was probably a strong dose of idealism in …
‘A bruised reed he will not break’
A previous blog, ‘Endings and Beginnings’, described the lead up to when my wife and I finished our time with the international Christian organisation Operation Mobilisation (OM). It was 1994 and it had been 17 years since first joining in the autumn of 1977. I had started right after graduation in aeronautical engineering. Originally my …
‘The Highlander’s Return’ – One Week in April
Seeing me off from Milngavie A 325km off road adventure from Glasgow to Aultbea, Wester Ross, Scotland. 23 - 29 Apr 2023 The following account is a kaleidoscope of experiences and feelings all concertinoed into 7 days in April. As such there were times when my short term memory was confused. There may therefore be …
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‘The Highlander’s Return’ – Ready
Red line = ‘The Highlander’s Return’ (very roughly drawn!) A 325km 'off road' adventure from Glasgow to Wester Ross, Scotland 23 - 29/30 Apr 2023 At 8am on Sunday 23rd April I hope to start off on the 'Highlander's Return from Milngavie’s High St on the outskirts of Glasgow. This is the official start of …
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