Arriving back in Scotland for a Christmas break I have been plunged into a General Election campaign. This has not brought much cheer. Instead I
A Tree Planted by Streams of Water
In Malawi many ministers have found their calling in mid-life, after a career in another sphere. As a result, it is unusual for anyone to
Hunger for Revival
These last few months have been a time of many reunions for me as I have had chances to reconnect with good friends from years
Literary Livingstonia
A century ago the Livingstonia Mission Press was busy introducing literature to communities in northern Malawi that were hungry for education. This was much in
Strongman or Servant?
It is a special experience to give a public lecture at the University of Livingstonia. My late lamented friend and colleague Jack Thompson gave a
How to Succeed with Research
With many new Universities being established in Malawi, one of the key challenges relates to research. Most are well aware that, to be worthy of
