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The Transfiguration

Posted on February 14, 2026 by 1urcher

(Matthew 17:1–13, Acts 12:1-2) As I sit here in this dark and dank place, awaiting the dawn, I would not have had it any other way. He called me by the sea, my brother and I, and Andrew and Simon. … Continue reading →

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Conversion of Paul: A story

Posted on January 24, 2026 by 1urcher

I was enveloped by the darkness as I fell to the ground. The light of the one who stood before me penetrated the scales in front of my eyes. Nevertheless, I could hear and recognise the voice who said, ‘Saul, … Continue reading →

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Evangelism in Translation

Posted on February 6, 2024 by 1urcher

Acts 17: 16-23 All evangelism is done in translation, even if the evangelist and those hearing share the same language. Paul is in Athens waiting for Timothy and Silas to arrive. He is ‘deeply troubled’ by what he sees around … Continue reading →

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Divine Whispers

Posted on August 30, 2013 by 1urcher

I am not sure I have ever even felt that I have heard God speak in an audible way before. However, before you reach for the white coats. On Wednesday last I was at St Ninian’s Cave, near Whithorn in … Continue reading →

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