A quote of disputed origin claims that "The measure of a civilisation is how it treats its weakest members." While the source of the reference may be in doubt, the truth of the sentiment resonates with the plethora of biblical calls to advocate and act on behalf of the vulnerable. The psalmist ur...
2024-11-01T09:12:12.000Z
"'But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,' declares the Lord,…" Jeremiah 30:17 We sat in reflective silence, processing the words just spoken over the several hours it took to share her story. Recounting the catalogue of childhood traumas and the subsequent repercussions in her adu...
2024-11-01T07:11:18.000Z
Following the election of new departmental leaders in June, the Scottish Mission leadership team convened last Sunday to discuss the organisation’s future direction and plans for the coming year. This meeting marked the start of a new phase for the Mission, highlighting a strategic focus on colla...
2024-10-25T10:32:00.000Z
I grew up scared of God – really scared of Him. I remember, as a 5-year-old, the terror I felt when I was told that if I was naughty, I wouldn't go to heaven. Of course, I was never naughty, but I was often good for the wrong reasons. I can't pretend that as a pre-schooler, I knew what heaven w...
2024-10-25T08:29:10.000Z
In Bible times, sacrifices were offered twice daily: in the morning and in the evening. The morning sacrifice was conducted around 9:00 am, and the evening sacrifice was conducted around 3:00 pm. The people gathered while the priests delivered worship and said prayers. This is a psalm of complete...
2024-10-24T19:57:20.000Z
A day of inspiration, worship, and connection themed 'Power Up Your Purpose'.
2024-10-24T10:33:00.000Z
As the summer season drew to a close, the Dundee Pathfinder and Adventurer clubs set out for one final outdoor adventure. On a lovely Saturday afternoon, the group of enthusiastic youngsters, along with their leaders and families, headed to Tentsmuir Forest in Fife, an ideal location for nature l...
2024-10-18T10:34:00.000Z
It was an immense honour and an unexpected privilege to receive an invitation to attend the prestigious Lieutenancy Reception, hosted by HM Lord Lieutenant of Moray, Seymour Munro, at the magnificent Gordon Castle on the 9th of October. As I was soon to discover, this was no ordinary event; it wa...
2024-10-18T10:33:00.000Z
At the Dundee Seventh-day Adventist Church, 14 children aged 4 to 16 embarked on a five-day adventure titled SCUBA: Diving Into Friendship with God during Holiday Bible School. The church transformed into a vibrant underwater world, with marine animals guiding the children through various bibli...
2024-10-18T10:33:00.000Z