‘There’s been a murrdurr’ I’m a big fan of the TV series, Taggart, set in Glasgow, for obvious reasons. I love the dry Scottish wit. I love seeing bits of home even although you can’t turn on to that particular street from that particular hill because its the other end of the city! Know what … More Taggart

I picked up a set of sergeant stripes this afternoon…hoping to make a few, so we’ve bought some stripes. Anyway…reminded me of Jean. Jean was my Songster Sergeant at my home corps, Kilmarnock…probably still is if she hasn’t gone to Glory. When I was there she would probably have been in her mid to late … More As a boy

Had my second officer appriasal again today. Slightly different this time because it was being done by a differnet bloke, but still incredibly affirming experiences. I can understand why some folks run a mile for these things, but the provide a lot of opportunity for reflection. There are the bits we all know that we’re … More Appraisal Again

More heatwave musings… I’m a black and white sort of person. I think that grey is a colour that is avoidable by clear instruction in most cases! :o) I make that statement to add context to some comments about unequally yoked relationships. Now obviously, if a partner is saved after marriage and the unsaved partner … More Turn up the Heat 2

Yep…its hot. Heat plus myself being Scottish (used to the cold) and a few stone over what I should be, isn’t a good combination for me. So…I get myself a big fan, stay in as much as I possibly can and do a power of thinking (which is always dangerous! :o)) I’ve been reflecting on … More Turn up the heat

Its alarming how quickly things can change. We are three years out of Scotland now. I was watching a programme on BBC Scotland the other day (via sattelite) and it was followed by the BBC national news. Now, by this time I had forgotten I was still on BBC Scotland so ended up watching ‘Reporting … More Whooosh!

In case you didn’t know…the Officers Covenant: MY COVENANT CALLED BY GOD to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ as an officer of The Salvation Army, I BIND MYSELF TO HIM IN THIS SOLEMN COVENANT: to love and serve him supremely all my days, to live to win souls and make … More Officers Covenant

I’m impressed. I felt in my spirit that I should share the prophetic word below with the General…so I did. Its not something I normally do, or have ever done. I didn’t for a minute guess that he’d reply, but he did (within 24 hours) in spite of the fact that he is out of … More Impressed

Had a good day yesterday, enrolled a soldier…fine young teenager with a lot of potential. Praying that God will engineer circumstances that will enable her to prosper in her ministry. We had some visits in the meeting from other corps for the occasion…they all sat in a clump. Several people commented to me how static … More One more…

This came to me in prayer. Test it, weight it, keep what is of value, the rest is me! O Salvation Army you chose to neglect the hardship of labour which I have decreed will bring forth fruit from your womb. The barrenness of your womb matches the barrenness of your hearts which takes heed … More Labour Again