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Dear Friends, Welcome. ​This space exists for one reason: ​love — ​the love of God poured out in Jesus Christ, ​the love we are called to extend ​to one another, ​and to the world. ​There are many voices clamouring for our attention. Here, you will find the rhythm of one heart seeking to follow the way of Love. My ministry does not happen behind heavy church doors or within rigid institutional walls. It happens in the quiet, ordinary spaces of life where we learn to walk together at an unhurried pace. This is a faith rooted not in tradition for its own sake, but in the living, active, self-giving love at the heart of the Gospel. ​Three truths have become my anchors: ​The Living Word Jesus Christ is God manifest in the flesh. Apart from Him, the true God cannot be fully known. In Jesus, we see the face of a God who is Love, and whose Gospel is the path of Peace. ​The Gift of Grace I believe salvation is found by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Grace is a t...

Liturgies & Leaves Project: Duilleagan an Fhoghair

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A Quiet Season: Starting a New Rhythm Hello everyone, As the air starts to cool and the seasons begin to shift, I've been thinking a lot about pace. Life has a way of speeding up, and sometimes I find myself craving a quieter, more intentional rhythm—a way to focus on the small, meaningful things that bring a bit of peace to daily life. Lately, I've been reflecting on completing my Bronze Mencap Gateway Award. Earning that award gave me such a positive, structured way to focus on personal goals, and it really inspired me to keep that gentle momentum going in my own life. So, rather than stopping there, I've decided to design a personal, self-paced challenge for this autumn. There are no rigid school-style rules or high-pressure targets—just a few simple daily and weekly rhythms to keep me grounded over the next few months. Here is what I'm inviting into my routine for this autumn season: 🍂 Walking with Intention Taking time to get outside, notice the changing leaves, a...

I Did It! Completing My Gateway Award Bronze Level 🎉

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​Hi everyone! I am so excited to share a major update today. I finally received the official word from the Gateway Award team, and it's official—I have completed the Bronze award! ​Getting this email made all the hard work totally worth it: ​ "Hi David, That all looks great, congratulations on completing the Bronze award. I will get the certificates and medals out in the post for you today. Many thanks" ​I can't wait for the postman to arrive so I can finally see the certificate and medal in person. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way, even if just following along on this blog. Stay tuned for other future posts on both my life journey and the usual devotional content! ​What is the Gateway Award? ​The Gateway Award is a fun activity program where you set your own goals and do things at your own speed. Anyone of any age or ability can take part. ​When you do the award, you get to choose what you want to do and when you wa...

Weekly Evidence Checklist for week 26 for Mencap Gateway Bronze Award (final week)!

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Happy 3rd Week of Holidays!  ​1. Volunteering (Walk for Autism) ​Completed previously.  ​2. Fitness (Nature Walk) ​Evidence:  ​Walked with Lilianna at her Bright Sparks ASN trip to Tubing at Midlothian snowsports.  ​3. Hobby The Digital Parish & Prayer ​Activity: Prayer using the Northumbria Office and documenting reflections on this blog. ​ ​4. Personal Challenge: Previously submitted.  5. Lifestyle (Sensory & Advocacy): Managing daily regulation through Squiggle Society, fidgets and other art supplies. Still exploring church ideas This week for Faith activity we returned to Gorebridge Parish Church. The two middle children had to come out to the play space a while as they were a bit overwhelmed and Sunday school wasn't on. However, still a win as they got to church.  Still using the Finch app to continue routines.  The end of this award is almost here! Just about ready to submit! 

Nayler: "[The Lamb] puts spiritual weapons into [his subjects’] hearts and hands..."

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"[The Lamb] puts spiritual weapons into [his subjects’] hearts and hands: their armor is the light, their sword the Spirit of the Father and the Son; their shield is faith and patience; their paths are prepared with the gospel of peace and good will towards all the creation of God. …All that are faithful have their armor on, ready day and night to follow the Lamb, as he moves, counting nothing hard to undergo…. And this is love indeed to lay down all for such as are yet enemies." — James Nayler, 1657 Early English Quaker leader Public Domain Image from Wikipedia

Spurgeon: "Nothing can be more abhorrent..."

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“…nothing can be more abhorrent to the Christian man than wholesale slaughter.”

Psalm 46:10

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John 1:5

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