Come Let Us Sing?
Being back in a service of public worship last Sunday was lovely. The ‘social distancing’ is not too much of a culture change for this Scottish Presbyterian – although the […]
Who Cares for the Elderly?
“If you don’t have a computer you don’t exist in the eyes of the church”. It was a stunning statement from a ‘mature’ woman in her eighties. Devastating. But it […]
Presbyterian Evangelism
I enjoyed having a full and frank discussion with Mark Powell on AP’s excellent podcast. https://ap.org.au/2020/08/21/evangelism-interview-with-david-robertson-australian-christian-life-podcast-episode-4/ It’s now one I subscribe to – not because of this interview but because […]
Gospel Conversion Therapy
Queensland has just become the first state in Australia to ban Gay Conversion Therapy. Because of Covid 19 restrictions they beat the Victorian government to it, which in keeping with […]
Presbyterianism and Gospel Prosperity in Australia
“We don’t do denominationalism in Australia” – was the somewhat encouraging comment I was given upon arrival in ‘the lucky country’. Having come from tribalistic Scotland – where the clan […]
The Lucky Country?
My French hairdresser was quite adamant. She was so glad to have emigrated to Australia. Why? “because it’s a peaceful country and there is no violence”. I understood where she […]
The Wee Flea in Australia
‘How are you getting on in Australia? Get yourself in trouble yet? What are the Aussie Presbyterians like?” asked a friend from Scotland. “Fine….not yet but give me chance….don’t know […]
Don’t Follow the UK: Observations from a Short Sojourn in Sydney
There are few better places in the world for a Scotsman to spend a three-month Sabbatical than Sydney. As a general observation, Australia is in a much healthier position than […]