On the street
The whole "On the Street" worship idea is based around the thought that life itself is lived out on the street. If we are going to connect with the world around us as Christians we need to open our eyes and see what is on the street. The church needs to once again get out there where the people are living, moving breathing, working, playing, being. I guess that is what Jesus did and ended up being called the friend of sinners. Faith has to be at street level or it is...
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It's true what they say songs take on a life of their own. If you are a songwriter you always have to be prepared to give it away. In reality it never belongs to you in the first place. Many people contribute to the ideas that make up a song. A few years ago I wrote this song after hearing a story Willie MacPherson told me. He was describing the above shanty town known as Port of Belen built on a sewer that serves the city of Iquitos deep in the Amazonian Jungle. I was...
The picture above were taken in London. I think it was in 2005 just after the bombings. I found them quite shocking. When people feel strongly about something they take to the streets. Getting it out there for people to see and hear is important. So there was people with their passion and feelings out on the street.
So often the church is on the street but its message is oblique and may even be lost because of the medium that is chosen. Have a look at the notice...
just spent the last few days at the MacDonald Highland Resort. I think it must be the best place in Scotland if you want to hold hold a residential event for 400 or 500 people. Church without Walls is the Church of Scotland's flagship project when it comes to talking about renewal of the church. I guess its the equivalent of the Church of England's "Fresh Expressions" This was an opportunity for church leaders to feel valued and supported. they had come to be...