Working With Addiction
Starting The New Year Off Right: Bible Reading Plans For 2013.
Happy New Year to one and all! Can I start off my thanking those of you who take the time to log in and read some of my thoughts from time to time. I am constantly amazed at the numbers who read this blog from around the globe. It is with this in mind, alongside the launch of 20schemes, that this…
Top 3 Blog Posts of 2012: From Selling Heroin in the Car Park to Proclaiming Christ in the Community
The Legacy of Over Helping The Poor In Our Schemes
There was, as usual, a lot of interest in yesterday’s post on the benefits culture in our society. So, here is a re-posting of a blog from earlier this year on the topic. It caused some debate at the time and it is an issue that seems to stir heated emotions across all political divides in…
Deprived or Scroungers? Working in Housing Schemes
Benefit claimants have been in the news again this week and it prompted me to dig out an old post and somewhat adapt it. I definitely want to blog more on this topic and I am hoping to include a chapter in my upcoming book. For now, here is an old article on the BBC website. Please take the time to…
Gospel Church For Scotland’s Poorest: New Video
Please take and use this video on your blogs/Facebook pages and even consider showing it in your church service(s). 20schemes is making more contacts across Scotland every week with people and churches looking for support in some of the country’s poorest areas. We currently have several…
Ralph’s Testimony: A One Man Crime Wave Saved By Christ
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/54112585]
Mark’s Testimony: A Liar & A Thief Saved By Grace
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/54070906]
From Sleeping In A Graveyard To Walking With The Living God
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/53951424]
Rik’s Testimony: “How I used To Be A Doughnut”
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/53835519]
My Daughter’s Testimony
Yesterday was a great day for NCC as we witnessed the baptism of 5 people; 4 grown men and my 11-year-old daughter, Keziah. I am going to put all of the testimonies on the site over the next few days but I am starting with Keziah today. It was amazing listening to the stories of how different men had battled prison, drugs, mental health and family breakdown before the…