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Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

The Very Rev Dr James Simpson reflects on the 'immortal longings' surrounding our lives.

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Grandfather and I

Grandfather and I

The Very Rev Dr James Simpson highlights the importance of family life

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Honouring 'The Gentle Poet of Loch Leven'

Honouring 'The Gentle Poet of Loch Leven'

How a Kinross-shire church is helping to commemorate the life of Michael Bruce

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Big Meanings of Little Words

Big Meanings of Little Words

The Very Rev Dr James Simpson explores how Jesus alters our understanding of 'little words' such as 'life', 'love' and 'death'.

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A Recipe for Success

A Recipe for Success

The Very Rev Dr James Simpson offers checklists for church failure and success.

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Looking Back: A dip into the archives

Looking back to July 1957 and the newly-installed Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and founder of the Iona Community (later) Lord MacLeod of Fuinary, leas a group of young people on a 15-mile pilgrimage in Argyll.

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An Offshore Parish

An Offshore Parish

Jackie Macadam meets the chaplain to the UK oil and gas industry.

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The Best of James Simpson: Child in the Midst

The Best of James Simpson: Child in the Midst

First in a series of highlights from our much-loved columnist, selected by Dr Simpson himself.

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