Who’s who and what’s what – or rather, wha’s wha and Who’s who and what’s what – or rather, wha’s wha and whit’s whit – in this inimitable selection of stories from the Bible, told in Glaswegian rhyming verse. Gaun Yersel Moses! is a quick-witted and hilarious way into the Old Testament, complete with Moses, Joseph,Samson, David and Goliath, Jonah, Adam and Eve, and many more – all represented in fluent Glesgaspeak. Faithful to the original text, these poems are told in a way that will have you laughing out loud. Tam White clearly enjoys the challenge of rhyming Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego, and who’s to say these three pals may not have exhibited the wit and smart language of today’s church-going Weegie? Gaun yersel, Tam! So gaunae dae yersel a favour, an that, an come fur a wee dauner through some o the maist pure dead brilliant stories ever telt...
AS National Advisor to the Eldership, Sheilah Steven considers practical issues, organisation, self care and sensitivity to help you demonstrate the love of God in the best way you can. Arguable, pastoral care is the most important function of the body of Christ: 'By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another' (John 13.35). What is pastoral care? What part does visiting play? What qualities are necessary for the practice of pastoral care? What resources are available to church visitors? How can visitors meet the needs of those visited? These are just some of the questions addressed in this timely, sensitive and instructive book. Practical Caring will be of use to the church for many years to come,
