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New single is unquestionably about an encounter with God

13 April 2025
New single is unquestionably about an encounter with God

New single is unquestionably about an encounter with God

13 April 2025

The hungering for God, the seeking, the following, the transformation, the peace - will be recognised by all Christians, says our columnist.


Each handprint represents someone connected with the church

06 April 2025
Each handprint represents someone connected with the church

Each handprint represents someone connected with the church

06 April 2025

The river of God - refreshing, nourishing, challenging - gives hope to the tender growth of this new church by the riverside, says our columnist.


‘Prioritise the truly important things’

30 March 2025
‘Prioritise the truly important things’

‘Prioritise the truly important things’

30 March 2025

Our columnist sees a passionate zest for life as an author writes about preparing for death.


Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

23 March 2025
Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

Tale of children lost in the Cairngorms has spiritual connection

23 March 2025

This story invites readers to open their eyes to new ways of seeing the world, says our columnist.


‘Be followers of the radical Jesus’ and speak truth to power

16 March 2025
‘Be followers of the radical Jesus’ and speak truth to power

‘Be followers of the radical Jesus’ and speak truth to power

16 March 2025

Pope Francis, opposing President Trump’s deporting of immigrants, reminded us that Jesus teaches us to ‘recognise the dignity of every human being’.


‘The one who’s on your side is much greater and stronger’

09 March 2025
‘The one who’s on your side is much greater and stronger’

‘The one who’s on your side is much greater and stronger’

09 March 2025

In our latest Christian Viewpoint John Dempster considers evil - and the power of the protection we have against it.


‘I wish the Christ within me was less elusive’ while on life’s roller-coaster

02 March 2025
‘I wish the Christ within me was less elusive’ while on life’s roller-coaster

‘I wish the Christ within me was less elusive’ while on life’s roller-coaster

02 March 2025

In our latest Christian Viewpoint, John Dempster admits the realisation of being too much ‘in my head’.


‘We have seen and heard enough to believe that nothing around us is ‘ordinary’’

23 February 2025
‘We have seen and heard enough to believe that nothing around us is ‘ordinary’’

‘We have seen and heard enough to believe that nothing around us is ‘ordinary’’

23 February 2025

Everything is an expression of the God who holds all things together, says our Christian Viewpoint columnist John Dempster.


‘God’s love for us is a love of inexpressible intensity’

16 February 2025
‘God’s love for us is a love of inexpressible intensity’

‘God’s love for us is a love of inexpressible intensity’

16 February 2025

Valentine’s faith - his name means ‘strong’ or ‘powerful’ - did not fail, says our Christian Viewpoint columnist John Dempster.


‘Many young people see the problems the UK and Europe are facing as symptoms of a wrong turning away from the spiritual beliefs’

09 February 2025
‘Many young people see the problems the UK and Europe are facing as symptoms of a wrong turning away from the spiritual beliefs’

‘Many young people see the problems the UK and Europe are facing as symptoms of a wrong turning away from the spiritual beliefs’

09 February 2025

They want to return to an authentic Christianity, says our columnist John Dempster.


Inverness Cathedral may be unfinished - but is that the great Architect’s dream?

02 February 2025
Inverness Cathedral may be unfinished - but is that the great Architect’s dream?

Inverness Cathedral may be unfinished - but is that the great Architect’s dream?

02 February 2025

Our latest Christian Viewpoint column finds beauty in the cathedral’s design, sculptures, music, use of light, and worship


Is everyone’s destiny predetermined or do we have the freedom of choice?

26 January 2025
Is everyone’s destiny predetermined or do we have the freedom of choice?

Is everyone’s destiny predetermined or do we have the freedom of choice?

26 January 2025

It is reassuring to know it’s not true that ‘you can be anything you want to be’, says our columnist.


‘I have never heard such a passionate, positive description of Christian experience’

19 January 2025
‘I have never heard such a passionate, positive description of Christian experience’

‘I have never heard such a passionate, positive description of Christian experience’

19 January 2025

Our Christian Viewpoint columnist speaks with Scott McRoberts, minister at St Columba Church in Inverness.


Is religious faith one pathway among many constructive or destructive routes to higher levels of experience?

12 January 2025
Is religious faith one pathway among many constructive or destructive routes to higher levels of experience?

Is religious faith one pathway among many constructive or destructive routes to higher levels of experience?

12 January 2025

Our columnist says the key question is this: During ‘transcendental’ experiences, what are we connecting with?


‘I wanted to give my whole life to God’

05 January 2025
‘I wanted to give my whole life to God’

‘I wanted to give my whole life to God’

05 January 2025

Our Christian Viewpoint columnist John Dempster meets Father Laurence Gambella of St Mary’s Church in Inverness.


New Netflix movie shows women play key roles in the growth of Christianity

29 December 2024
New Netflix movie shows women play key roles in the growth of Christianity

New Netflix movie shows women play key roles in the growth of Christianity

29 December 2024

Mary shows resolve and the courage to embrace sorrow, says our columnist.


Festivities create conflicting feelings - especially with subliminal message that we must buy our way to a joyful Christmas

22 December 2024
Festivities create conflicting feelings - especially with subliminal message that we must buy our way to a joyful Christmas

Festivities create conflicting feelings - especially with subliminal message that we must buy our way to a joyful Christmas

22 December 2024

All our holy Christmas words are in vain unless our lives are beacons, spreading light and hope and love, says our columnist.


‘Here’s a man with the courage to speak out his beliefs regardless of the consequences’

15 December 2024
‘Here’s a man with the courage to speak out his beliefs regardless of the consequences’

‘Here’s a man with the courage to speak out his beliefs regardless of the consequences’

15 December 2024

George MacDonald’s work is still relevant because of the many similarities between the Victorian era and our times, says our columnist.


‘What kind of God allows these things?’

08 December 2024
‘What kind of God allows these things?’

‘What kind of God allows these things?’

08 December 2024

Such haunted faces can be seen wherever there is war, says our columnist.


It is easy for religion to become a system of thought and morality rather than a relationship with Mystery

01 December 2024
It is easy for religion to become a system of thought and morality rather than a relationship with Mystery

It is easy for religion to become a system of thought and morality rather than a relationship with Mystery

01 December 2024

There is a longing for God’s loveliness, and an awakening which the longing brings with it, says our Christian Viewpoint columnist.


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