Category Archives: reflections

Beauty in Adversity.

Posted on November 2, 2014 by davidgrose

A couple of weeks ago I noticed that this rowan tree had turned a beautiful red colour. There are quite a few such trees in the area but none of any size have turned this shade of red. There are … Continue reading →

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“When You Walk Through the Fire, You Will Not be Burned.”

Posted on October 19, 2014 by davidgrose

A couple of months ago I bought the DVD/CD “Majestic” by Kari Jobe. At one point she introduces one of her songs called “I am not alone” by quoting from the book of Isaiah chapter 43 verse 2:- “When you … Continue reading →

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The Three Persons of the Trinity – God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Posted on October 12, 2014 by davidgrose

Some people seem to have a real problem with the concept of the trinity. They use specious arguments such as the word ‘trinity’ does not appear in the Bible. Theological terms have come into being over the centuries in order … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Scottish Referendum Vote.

Posted on September 28, 2014 by davidgrose

I have often observed that the level of support for Scottish Independence is mirrored by the fortunes of the Scottish Football team. Earlier this month Scotland played Germany in Germany and lost 2-1. The Germans scored first, followed by an … Continue reading →

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Why did not Jonathan take on Goliath?

Posted on September 14, 2014 by davidgrose

Many years ago I heard a sermon that touched on the story of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17), but the preacher then asked the question as to why Jonathan, King Saul’s son and heir not fight Goliath? After all … Continue reading →

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A Christian Perspective on the Scottish Independence Referendum.

Posted on August 17, 2014 by davidgrose

As I write this the clock is ticking towards the date of the Scottish Independence referendum on 18th September 2014. Much of the campaigning has dwelt on financial matters with each side claiming that people would be financially better off … Continue reading →

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The Question of Revival. – A Personal Perspective.

Posted on July 27, 2014 by davidgrose

The term ‘revival’ is often used in Christian circles but it can mean different things to different people. In America it might refer to a type of evangelistic meeting. Elsewhere it generally refers to a sovereign move of God. Though … Continue reading →

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Bad Things Happening to Good People.

Posted on July 14, 2014 by davidgrose

Many people ask the question: Why do bad things happen to good people? Atheists tend to rephrase it as Why does a good God allow bad things to good people? They do this because they want to attack the goodness … Continue reading →

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Lessons From History 3 – A Question of Kingship.

Posted on July 6, 2014 by davidgrose

This year marks the 700th anniversary of the battle of Bannockburn in 1314. This battle is seen as the decisive action of the Scottish War of Independence yet the peace treaty that brought an end to the war was signed … Continue reading →

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The Way, The Truth and The Life.

Posted on June 22, 2014 by davidgrose

In John Chapter 14, verse 6 Jesus says: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No-one comes to the Father except through me.” There are a lot of people out there who object to this verse. These objections … Continue reading →

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