This is a message I preached on Tuesday night, 22 July 2025, at Vizion Church in Glasgow.
I typed this sermon into a brief article, but you can listen to or watch the full message here. However, I want to share what went through my mind as I prepared this sermon.
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A follower of Jesus with a heart for sharing Jesus’ love through our site at bornagainchristians.org, I carry a burden for Gaza, a place torn by conflict yet ripe for God’s hope.
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Read more: A Burden for Gaza’s Transformation Through the Gospel
A Heavy Heart for Suwayda’s Loss
Peter here, I haven’t published much after being at the Keswick Convention, but I heard and my heart is broken as we carry for Pastor Khaled Mazhar and his family, murdered in Suwayda, Syria, last week on July 16, 2025. This brave man, who led the Good Shepherd Evangelical Church, was killed along with 12–20 family members, his wife, mother, father, sisters, and their wee kids.
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Read more: The Martyrdom of Pastor Khaled Mazhar and His family: A Light in Syria’s Gloom
Have you ever been in church, you’re singing away to a worship song, or reading your Bible, and following a pastor's sermon, when a sinful thought pops into your mind? Perhaps it’s anger towards a fellow believer, a lustful desire, or a moment of doubt about God's presence or power that feels out of place concerning God.
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Read more: Battling Intrusive Thoughts: Trusting God’s Grace
A Burden Born from Love
My heart is heavy for the Jewish people, God’s chosen nation. As a born-again Christian in Scotland, I run bornagainchristians.org to share the truth of Jesus Christ. Recently, I watched a YouTube video by Joseph Cohen, an Orthodox Jew with the Israel Advocacy Movement.
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Hi folk, been a while posting, but my heart is heavy for the folk, Israeli and Palestinians the last few days, who are caught in the cruel grip of the Gaza war. As Christians, we are called to pray for Jerusalem’s peace (Psalm 122:6) and to weep with those who weep (Romans 12:15).
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Read more: Caught in the Crossfire, My Heart Sore for Innocents in the Gaza War
Men of faith today is Father’s Day in the UK. It’s a day to honour dads. But at Forge of Faith, it’s a call to lead as Christ leads. Godly fathers anchor their families in truth.
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As a follower of Christ in Scotland, with an online blog category called Faithful Steps to Freedom at bornagainchristians.org, I was stunned by various YouTube videos of ZOMBIES OF AMERICA showing the streets of Kensington, Philadelphia.
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Read more: From Colonial Opium to Kensington’s Crisis - A Call for Christ’s Redemption
Refuge in Christ: A Safe Space for Men Facing Domestic Abuse
Welcome to Refuge in Christ, a place for men in Scotland and beyond to find hope and healing from domestic abuse, including emotional and psychological harm like putdowns or control.
As a Bible teacher who’s survived abuse and alienation, I know the pain of feeling silenced. Psalm 82:3-4 calls us to defend the afflicted, and here, we stand with you.
Through faith in Christ (Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength”), practical support, and community, you’re not alone. Seeking help is strength, not weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Explore stories, resources, and encouragement to find freedom in God’s truth (Romans 6:6-7).
Get Help Now:
Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS): 0808 800 0024 – Confidential support for male victims.
Families Need Fathers Scotland: 0131 557 2440 – Help with parental alienation.
Scotland’s Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 027 1234 – 24/7 support for all.
Christian Counselling Service Scotland: Faith-based counselling (contact local offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, etc.).
Restored: UK Christian charity addressing abuse (restored-uk.org).
Contact us anonymously to share your story by contacting me. God offers hope and healing (Isaiah 61:1-3).
Read more at our category page: – Refuge in Christ
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A Move of God in a Hostile Land
While watching The Hot Zone with Chuck Holton on YouTube, I was deeply moved by his prayer following the broadcast about the attacks in residential areas of Tel Aviv. It inspired me to share my thoughts on this important issue.
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As an eager 11-year-old in Scotland back in 1984, I felt a nudge from God to pray for Ethiopia’s famine and the rescue of its people in Israel. Having just started my faith journey at the age of seven, I was captivated by Blue Peter’s appeal, which showed trucks trapped in Ethiopia’s mud and shared the story of Operation Moses airlifting Ethiopian Jews.
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Read more: A Wee Lad’s Prayers for Israel and Ethiopia - How Faith Moved History
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