This verse caught me the other day, and it can be found in 2 Corinthians 4:16. Paul writes, “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day” (NKJV).

Folks, let's be clear-eyed about this 20-minute neighbourhoods push from the SNP and Scottish Government. They've rolled out guidance since 2024, calling it "local living", a plan to cram shops, doctors, parks, and services within a 20-minute walk or cycle from home.

You know, folks, when I look at the news about our local roads here in Scotland, the A814 between Helensburgh, Cardross, and Dumbarton, I see a road that's become a real danger zone. Narrow paths, heavy logging lorries roaring by, fast cars, and too many tragic accidents over the years. Lives lost, families grieving.

Well, folks. As I open my Bible, I want to talk about something that's been on my heart lately. You know, people I have heard say, "What about this idea of binding Satan? I hear folks saying, 'I bind you, Satan, in the name of Jesus!' Is that in the Bible?" And I have to say, after going through the Word cover to cover, I just don't see it there for us today.