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AI trends dazzle—from Silicon Valley to Seoul—but it can’t touch the soul’s rhythm. My next poem: “Dear Machine, teach me wonder, not worry.” What’s YOUR fear or thrill about our tech future? #AIEthics #SpokenWord #GlobalFuture

Dyslexia blurred my words as a kid in Glasgow, but it sharpened my global voice—now inspiring from Africa to Asia. Struggles don’t define us; they refine us. What’s YOUR hidden superpower? #DyslexiaAwareness #GlobalInspiration #Resilience

Social trends unite us—AI, commerce, voices from every nation—yet division lingers. Let’s choose connection over chaos. What’s ONE way YOU bridge worlds? Speak your truth. #GlobalUnity #SocialTrends2025 #OneHumanity

AI’s rising—from code to conscience—but it’s amplifying our deepest fears: “Am I replaceable?” I froze last week, staring at a screen that knew me better than I do. Then I whispered: “Machine, you predict; God creates.” Pause. Breathe. What’s YOUR AI wake-up call? Quote below.

Our hearts are so full 💙 Yesterday we welcomed our beautiful boy, Judah Harper McLeish, into the world. Mum and baby are doing well, and we’re already so in love. ✨

Never, ever, ever put out your voice. Keep sharing because you never know when a thought in your head that you didn't put out was actually the thought that would change the world.

What a joy to be at Kings Park Baptist Church this morning, sharing on behalf of The Leprosy Mission and our campaign of our work in Myanmar. Thank you for your open hearts, your generosity, and your willingness to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

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“Your fingerprints are in the rhythm today." Steven McLeish wrote a poem about his visit to Mornings on Radio Scotland. #Mornings | Listen on BBC Sounds bbc.in/41T2nei #RSVis #StevenMcLeish

🚰Ahead of World Water Day, read how your support is bringing clean water to communities in Sri Lanka 👉 bit.ly/41PqSYF

Hey! I’ll be on BBC Radio Scotland today at 11:45am talking all things poetry and how I use it to advocate for others. Would love for you to tune in! #WorldPoetryDay @BBCRadioScot

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Happy World Poetry Day! Hear @StevenMcleish , Scotland Country Head for TLM GB, read his poem “What if it was you”. #WorldPoetryDay

The Red Paperclip Trade-Up Continues! I started with a simple red paperclip, and now I’ve traded my way up to this brand-new smoothie recipe book. This book is packed with 75 refreshing recipes, including Cherry Delight, Berry Dazzler, and Banana Breakfast—perfect for anyone who loves healthy living. The deal? I’m looking to trade this book for something of higher value. The final item in this challenge will be sold, and all proceeds will go to charity. Want to trade? Drop me a message with your offer! Whether it’s something cool, useful, or unique—let’s make a deal and keep this journey going.

It was great to share at the Presbytery of Glasgow office today about the work of The Leprosy Mission. I’m always grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness, as so many people don’t realize that leprosy still devastates lives. In fact, every two minutes, somewhere in the world, a man, woman, or child is newly diagnosed with this disease. But just as Jesus reached out and touched those in need, we are called to do the same—to bring healing, hope, and restoration. I believe that’s His heart. If you’d like The Leprosy Mission to come and speak at your church or group, get in touch. Let’s join the fight with Jesus to help end leprosy for good!

The Church Pew at the Back It’s the first place to fill up and the last place to leave. The back pew of a church is where you’ll find the ones who aren’t sure if they belong. The ones who showed up late on purpose, slipping in quietly, hoping not to be noticed. It’s where the tired sit—the ones who have seen too much life, who carry the weight of things they don’t know how to set down. It’s where the skeptics sit, arms crossed, waiting to see if the preacher is any different from the others they’ve heard before. It’s where the grieving sit, the ones who lost someone and don’t know how to sing the hymns anymore. It’s where the man who swore last Sunday he’d never come back finds himself again, staring at the stained glass, wondering why his feet led him here. It’s where the mother with the crying baby tries to hush her child, embarrassed, but too desperate for a moment of peace to stay home. It’s where the addict sits, the one who almost turned around in the parking lot but walked through the door anyway, whispering a prayer that he’s not even sure God hears. And it’s where grace sits. Because if you watch closely, you’ll see something happen in the back pew. You’ll see a hand on a shoulder. A nod from an old man who’s been there before. A quiet tear wiped away. You’ll see someone stay a little longer, just to sit in the stillness after the last “Amen.” You’ll see a small, flickering hope—the kind that only exists in places where broken people gather, searching for something bigger than themselves. The back pew is where stories begin. And sometimes, it’s where they start over.

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✨ Sharing Hope and Healing Across Scotland – Book Now! ✨ ‘But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord, ‘because you are called an outcast.’ – Jeremiah 30:17 This verse reflects the heart of The Leprosy Mission’s work—bringing restoration, hope, and dignity to those who feel forgotten. Over the next two months, I’ll be traveling across Scotland, speaking in churches and midweek groups, sharing powerful stories of transformation and inspiring action. I’m blessed to already have 8 talks lined up, but my schedule is filling up fast, and I’d love to visit your church, group, or school too! Let’s connect while there’s still space available! 💡 What I’ll Share: • Stories of lives changed through healing and hope. • A message of faith and practical ways we can make a difference. • Spoken word poetry to inspire and connect. 📅 Available for: • Sunday services • Midweek gatherings • High schools • Colleges and universities • Youth groups 👉 Act Now to Book Your Spot! If your church, school, or group is interested in hosting a talk, don’t wait—drop me a message, comment below, or tag someone who might be interested. Together, we can inspire action and bring hope to those in need.