Dear Reader, Today this phrase ‘ Social distancing’ will forever be etched in our minds and will now be part of our recorded world history. For those who can remember, possibly one or two of...
Dear Reader Today is the day we call Maundy Thursday of Holy Week. It is the day we remember Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, an act of humility and servitude. It is a day when...
HOLY WEEK SERVICES Maundy Thursday – 9 April Newton Mearns Churches Joint Maundy Thursday Service, 7.30pm broadcast on Newton Mearns Baptist Church livestream. The Service will be led by Revd Stuart Crawford Good Friday –...
Dear Reader One of the easiest things to give away and one of the hardest things to accept is ‘advice’. The ‘I know’ factor is often evident when you want to make a suggestion. Isn’t...
Dear Reader, As we continue with our daily thoughts we remember all who are suffering directly and indirectly from the Coronavirus. We remember them in our prayers. Particularly we pray for our Prime Minister in...
Dear Reader Everyone likes a good seat. I’m thinking of the theatre, cinema or anywhere that gives a good view in comfort, to hear and watch the show. It’s really annoying, though, when you’re about...
Dear Reader Who would have imagined that just a few short months ago while the country was embroiled in Brexit negotiations (sorry to revive that troublesome word), party political campaigning and canvassing for a general...
Dear Reader Most mornings these days I have to check what day it actually is. Today doesn’t feel like a normal Saturday and for that matter, all the other day are kind of weird as...
Dear Reader Yesterday I asked you to look at a coin and note the letters on the reverse side (tails) I should have said the obverse side (heads) I clearly don’t know my heads from...
Dear Reader To begin and as an illustration, take a coin in your hand, and if you are able to look at the letters on the reverse (tails) side, you should see the letters, DGÂ ...