As we wrote last week, if you are stumped on idea for Christmas gifts, you could consider buying our original photography, which in turn goes to support our life and ministry here in St Andrews. In our previous post, we mentioned that from now until mid-December you can buy two photographs and get a third [...]
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4 Nov
This Christmas, Give A Gift With A Purpose
Stumped about what to give that family member or friend for Christmas? How about original photography? It’s not just any gift, but a gift with a purpose! If you buy our photography, you are contributing to Wes’ postgraduate research in Christian ethics, and our life and ministry here in Scotland.
Now, for a limited time only, [...]
3 Nov
Sea Debris
Stephanie and I took a stroll down the West Sands the other day, a long stretch of beach that starts at the edge of town and forms the perimeter of the Old Course. It was fascinating to look at all the sea debris that washed in from the tide, especially all the razor clams that [...]
31 Oct
The River Eden
Every morning when we set off for St Andrews on our bikes, and every evening when we return home, we pass over the River Eden, which is either brimming full or nearly empty of water depending on the tides. In this picture, you can see the old Guardbridge paper mill at the bend in the [...]
30 Oct
Our New Church Home
You may have heard that the church situation in Scotland is quite bleak. Generally that is true, but there are some exciting things happening within church communities in St Andrews. One of those communities that we have joined is Holy Trinity, and Church of Scotland congregation right in the middle of town.
The present site of [...]
29 Oct
The Route
We have blessed with gorgeous cycling weather this week, and we are conscious of the gift of each rain-less and wind-less day, as we know there are many dark and dreary days to come. Here are a few snapshots from our cycle route from Guardbridge to St Andrews. The first is Steph on the bridge [...]
27 Oct
God’s Bow
Because the air here in Scotland is so full of moisture, whenever the sun comes out rainbows often appear. We have seen some impressive rainbows so far, from full bows to double bows. One of my professors used to talk about rainbows as God putting a bow in the sky pointed back at himself, a [...]
1 Oct
Room with a View
I am starting to make a home at my desk in The Roundel, the building where the Divinity School postgraduates hunker down and whittle away at their research projects. I am quite pleased about my study space, but the best part has to be my window that overlooks the old cathedral and the North Sea [...]
26 Sep
A Wonderful Day with Friends
We are continuing to enjoy the hospitality of friends in Edinburgh before we move up to St. Andrews on Monday. Taking advantage of this sunny and warm Saturday, we took the opportunity to visit the little town of Tyninghame and the nearby park and beaches. We were absolutely amazed by the beauty of the beach, [...]
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