Andrew Kerr

Stunned, saddened, sickened & silenced - that captures something of my reaction to the news of the terrifying, tragic, carnage in Las Vegas last night. Perhaps some who read this post will have

Introduction A number of years ago, I came across a beautifully written, pastorally helpful, spiritually enriching and heart-consoling, little volume by Arthur. W. Pink, published by Baker Books, entitled 'Comfort for Christians&

Introduction This morning as we speak the Caribbean territories and the 'pan-handle' state is caught in the grip of a hurricane, which, if predictions are correct, will result in dire need.

What is it about a child that pleases parents? What is it about a son that gladdens the heart of a father? What is the greatest compliment a dad could ever pay to

I've been thinking a little more on the need to guard against the casual adoption of the language of the PC establishment. What I have found really helpful in thinking about

I wonder have you noticed a whole new vocabulary has been adopted and spread within our culture by the media and political elite. 'Same-sex marriage' is an oxymoron if ever there

Yesterday in the UK a story hit the headlines - a leading high street pharmaceutical company, Boots, became the center of a political storm and a media feeding frenzy. In brief the story

Over the last week or two, I've been taking some time out to study John's Gospel in more depth. My particular concern and focus has been to get a

Out walking our beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog this evening on a lovely summer's evening. Here are some thoughts from a conversation that I had with my wife, on the stroll, as

1. Activity - the Spirit Himself does not actually intercede for us: this rather is Paul’s way of expressing that God, by His Spirit, moves us to prayer. 2. Reason - this

O Soul Are You Weary And Troubled Perhaps like me, at this time in the year, you're getting rather jaded. Rest and relaxation is usually 'what the doctor ordered'

I've been reflecting a little recently on a question that is generated by Q.87 in the Westminster Shorter Catechism on 'Repentance unto life': what is it that produces

Introduction Do you feel down in the dumps? Do you struggle with yourself? Does life ever overwhelm you? Has your faith become a drudgery? Are the storms of life upsetting? Is your service

Just back from an unexpected house visit at the end of a 3rd hot sunny day in Nantes (I can sense you feel my pain!). We were just finishing our evening meal with

This is just a brief 'diary entry' after day 2 of my current pastoral visit to two missionary families in Nantes, West France. After waking up late and bleary-eyed on Friday

**Missing A Trick? ** In my lifetime I have definitely noticed a difference in the way Christians talk. I was shocked as a late teenager to hear Christian friends rubbing their hands with hollow

I'm getting geared up to preach on Genesis 2.1-3 tomorrow morning, so I thought I would share with you a few thoughts on how Christ helps us keep the Sabbath.

Just back from my Monday lunchtime swim at the gym - thought it might be good to pass on some more information. Up to 60 lengths today - please don't get

I've just finished preaching on Psalm 19.12. I was attempting to preach the text taking careful note of context. Having now descended the pulpit my thoughts crystallised as I drove

Don't you just love church? Aren't Christian brothers and sisters the most delightful, excellent folk? It is hard to describe the joy harmonious fellowship with godly people brings! Those

I've just finished reading through 1 & 2 Kings, in Hebrew, last Friday. For the sins of King Manasseh, the nation of Judah was finally thrust out into the judgment of

For those who of you who are wondering how things are going in my local health club in Belfast, or praying for the 'strangers in saunas' with whom I was conversing,

An Offer Too Good To Refuse What a wonderful surprise! That's was my reaction to the very kind and generous offer made by one of the older members of my congregation.

After the swimming pool today, where I swam 30 lengths freestyle, I spent twenty minutes in the Sauna. It happened to be full of aged 50+ years men who were pontificating loudly and