Book work over winter

 I have stopped the writing of History of the Church in Scotland as there are so many things that have happened over the last few years that would really make it important to have a reworded document. I may pick this up again in due course.

However, I an in the proces of writing up a draft plan for a new book that will have Highland stories.

These will be short stories regarding people in the Highlands over the years. 

If you are interested in the final product then please indicate to me and I will take a note. Thanks.

Lockdown changes

Well over six weeks of lockdown and what have we been doing.
I for one have managed various outside painting jobs and a few house maintance things.

I have continued to speak by skype and Zoom to my fellow director about the Message Works Trust a Charity helping pastors and leaders on an ongoing basis in addition to fraterals and denomination leaders meetings. We are a strictly confidential "ear" for those who want to speak and share about their work and ministry and use us as a sounding board or even to get it off their chest moment. one of our activities is to pray with those we meet.

We hope to set up a few meetings in the furure to invite pastors to, in private an open discussion.

Maybe I will come back about this later. In the meantime if you  or others you are aware of might be helped or appreciate this ministry you could get in contact. We cover the whole of the UK.

View near Inveralmond take while on a  recent walk.

I have been looking in to family history over the last few weeks. I discovered my cousin 27 times removed is William the Conquorer. That was a blow. So now I am supposely related to Robert the(de) Bruce and William both from France so I am not as Viking as I thought.

Family history can be gripping and time consuming. Like most activities that can be all consuming, one should focus on key objectives.

One of my busiest posts was Barter books! So does this mean people are still reading as well as all the electronic viewing that is taking place? 

Barter books got a lot of views.

Hi Everyone

 Barter books got a lot of views. As Did Alexander Duff this week.

 Nice of you to stop by.

Visit to Barter Books and not the first time! Reformation was fairly costly.

Took some time out at Alnwick on our way back from Harrogate last week.  "Barter books" is a book shop with several years of upgrading and innovative work in selling books and providing a shelter for readers and those who just want a change from the daily routine. It is based in the railway station. Apart from a bit of lunch we never bought anything. I could have.! Saw this book with its price tag near the other book keenly priced. 

For today's reflection 

Its simple. Consider any book that has had an impact on you r thinking, life and or outlook.
The book could be Harry Potter, Clockwork Orange, Pride and Prejudice or a business book.

What was it that triggered the alertness?
is it still valid? ...Or is it superseded by later events and readings.


 Now what book in the Bible are you avoiding which might want to talk to you or minister to you.>?

Have you read...The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard and considered his pointers to live in heaven now !...here on earth.

Actually I read the following some years ago and thought it A WONDERFUL STATEMENT.

"The aim of God in History is the formation of an all-inclusive community of loving persons with God himself included in the community as its prime Sustained and most glorious Inhabitant."


-The Renovare Spiritual Formation Bible.