I had an interesting start to the day. I went in search of Alan Stewart farmer and road haulier. I've known Alan's family for many years. I wanted to meet up with a real life person connected with the business of sheep farming in order to make a podcast for Sanctuary First. When I finally tracked him down he was busy on the mobile sorting out the many deals he has to negotiate each day as he plans the movememnt of sheep from one part of the country to the other. He...
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The church building looks awesome. What do you think? Funny how the light changes things Dark gray stones turn red A green steeple looks purple A building towering over the houses below Almost hiding in the dark Can be seen from an other viewpoint A shining star radiates from the tower People in the houses below Feel the church is alive Inviting them to visit The lights are on The tower watches over the night Standing tall Reminding them God is still up...
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There is nothing quite like a cold winter day in Scotland. If you live in Bo'ness there is always the added mystery of the steam train. I thought this picture turned out quite mysterious and magical. No wonder the old spiritual songs often centre around a "Gospel Train" No one ever knows where a day will end up or indeed what jouneys we will take quite uneaxpectedly. While you look at the picture have a listen to Gospel Train by Bogle Band This morning I was up...
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[gallery]Someone met my wife on the street last week. "I hear Albert's bought Woolworth" was the comment. Funny how rumours can get around. It brought a smile to my face thinking about the first rumours of Jesus birth. Word was no doubt round the town that shepherds had seen angels and a baby had been born in a stable. For those who went to see I'm sure they were not disappointed. And I think those who turn up at our Woolworth Christmas Encounter will find themselves...
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[gallery]Here are just some of the team that helped to put on Sanctuary First tonight. There are others who were still making last minute tweaks making sure it all went so smoothly they didn't get in the picture. We had all just gathered round a huge pizza and it was demolished within a few minutes. The thing is we had a great evening tonight but we had very few visitors, instead it was mainly our folks. i was delighted that so many of them were all doing something...
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