Life and Work March 2021 Articles

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PRAYER

Eternal Love, at this Lenten time of testing and of

LETTERS

I was encouraged to read in Thomas Baldwin’s article

The Big Question

This month’s question is: ‘Lent is traditionally regarded as a time for denial but it can be a time to pick things up. What things do you plan to pick up this year?’

A serving of daily bread

The Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair explains why not all habits are bad ones.

‘Where God’s taking us’

Thomas Baldwin reports on the growing impact of music from the Highlands and islands of Scotland with deep spiritual roots.

The golden thread

Ruth Harvey talks about her connection with God and the journey which has led to her role as Leader of the Church of Scotland’s Iona Community.

The Torphichen connection

John R Hume reflects on the long history of a West Lothian village church.

The Big Picture

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The Big Picture

Expanding the Kingdom

The Rev Andrew Morrison recounts his journey to faith and hope for the future.

Lenten reflections

Thomas Baldwin brings together four further reflections to conclude the Lenten journey through March.

‘I knew I had to act’

Rebecca Gehauer describes how a Church of Scotland member is helping Pakistani women provide for themselves during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Churches’ Christmas

Thomas Baldwin rounds up the unique ways churches found to celebrate Christmas 2020 in the midst of Covid-19 restrictions.

Epiphany on the Capitol

Ruth Harvey explains why the Psalms can hold the answers in times of uncertainty.

CROSSWORDS

1 ‘At the -- -- --, every knee shall bow’, (hymn) (4,2,5)

Standing on the giants of faith

The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers explains why those whose stories are remembered should encourage and inspire today.