Trying to Make Sense

Sorry for the lack of blogging lately.  I’ve been busy writing essays and working away from home.  I’ve also been a little uninspired so haven’t had an awful lot to say.  However… I’ve just spent a really interesting couple of days with my colleagues talking about work and faith.  We spent some time considering culture Read More …

Aaron Aiken talks money

It’s Friday so the latest Something Beautiful Podcast is out.  This week we chat with aaron aiken and discuss ideas on how we can rethink our finances to live simpler, be a better steward of your money and break the bondage of debt. aaron and his wife lindsay, run the where you are now website Read More …

BBC Cuba Archive

I noticed on the BBC homepage they were highlighting their archieve material on Cuba.  The URC Synod of Scotland (my employers) have a link with the Reformed Church in Cuba and I’m hoping to visit there this year with a group of young adults.  Looks like some really interesting stuff.  Worth a look.

Don’t Look Back In Anger

So, it’s 2009 already.  How was 2008 for you? For me it was pretty good.  Not in a lots of huge and significant things happened kind of way but lots of little good things came along. Work Stuff We have a Children and Youth Committee with more young people than adults on it. Scottish Youth Read More …

Happy New Year

Every blessing for you and yours in 2009. Thanks for reading and contributing to my blog and to my life in 2008.  I really do value all of your thoughts, pointers and opinions.  I hope you’ll keep popping buy from time to time in 2009.

Pure Xscape-ism

Today was Ewan’s 6th birthday so to celebrate a group of intrepid explorers set off for the frozen wastelands of Braehead to sledge the North Face of the Xscape snowdome then battle some outlaws in space.  I had a brilliant day.  I think the kids enjoyed it too!