Your might and Your power

“We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word” 2 Corinthians 4. 2b

Michael at the top of Bealach na Bà, overlooking the Applecross Peninsula (Wester Ross, Highlands)

My name is Michael and I live just south of Glasgow with my wife, Jackie, hail from Essex, and study Divinity at the University of Glasgow. I have been a preacher since 2015, and have been married to Jackie since 2021.

In my studies I have a particular interest in Reformation Theology, Church History, Presbyterian Practice, the role of the Church in 21st century Scotland and the role of Calvin’s Doctors in Reformed Churches. My academic writing can be viewed on my Academia page. Alongside my studies, I am in the process of learning Gàidhlig (Scottish Gaelic) - Fàilte gu mo làrach-lìn - welcome to my website.

I am a Fellow or Member of various Antiquarian and Theological Societies, and in my spare time enjoy amateur radio, and driving my classic and vintage cars.

The title of this blog comes from the Psalms, Psalm 71 in particular. I think of this Psalm as “the preacher’s Psalm” because of the Psalmist’s cry to God:

O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim Your might to another generation, Your power to all those to come (Psalm 71. 18)

In these pages you can find my sermons and reflections, read more about my faith, discover more about Jesus, see my collection of communion tokens and follow links to the various organisations I am a part of. I hope you find something of interest.

I’ll close with some words from the great C. S. Lewis:

“Aslan is a lion - the Lion, the great Lion." 
"Ooh" said Susan. "I'd thought he was a man. 
Is he quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion"...
"Safe?" said Mr Beaver ..."Who said anything about safe? 
'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you.”
*'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe', C. S. Lewis*

God bless, Michael