I went to the doctors a couple of weeks ago to have a medical done so that I can drive our minibus here at the corps. I just, only just, passed it because my eyesight, without my glasses on, is only just on the required figure. “Your vision is only just good enough” said the … More Vision
I was all of a sudden reminded this evening of Tony Blair’s ‘Big Conversation’ that he initiated. Do you remember the hype? I do, but I don’t know what happened to the conversation. Translate that into the Salvation Army context: One of the frightfully strange things about the Salvation Army culture in the UK (can’t … More The BIG conversation
This one totally borrowed from armybarmy.com/blog. Stephen blogging on some takes on Lt-Col Ruchard Munn (principal of the ICO in London) on the desired outcomes of Army meetings: The Salvation Army5-fold Meeting Outcomes Salvation-People saved from sin-New Birth in Christ-People moving from darkness to light; death to life-Recommitment to Christ Sanctification-People filled with the Holy … More Army Meetings
…no, not Army roots…I’m talking of more ancient roots than those. Anyone who has ever sat under any ministry of mine for any period of time will know that I have a love for the Old Testament. I really loved studying the Old Testament at Bible College especially. I really believe that if we don’t … More Roots
My book, ‘Blood and Fire’ is now available here for £6.99 in book form (plus postage) or as a £4 download, all from Lulu.co.uk. Downloading will save the environment as well as directing 100% of the sale amount to the work of The Salvation Army in Torry as well as saving you a few quid. … More ‘Blood and Fire’ Now Available
Was reading Mark’s gospel and something struck me (no, it wasn’t a bus). In 1:14, Mark tells us that “After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “‘The time has come,” he said. ‘The Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” Now…what is … More Announce it
For some strange reason, I put a CD of gaelic psalm singing in the player this evening. My gaelic is progressing, but its almost impossible to work out what they are singing on the CD due to the style. So I stopped listing to the words and started listening to the worship. My mind went … More Presence
Was at the Church of Scotland this morning on the last leg of the Torry church tour. Again, a predominantly elderly church with, what appears from the content of the sermon, to have several missional challenges! The Rev Dr Barclay exhorted his congregation in no uncertain terms to take ownership of the mission of the … More A good dose of Presbyterianism
We’re recruiting intercessors for the Salvation War on the Torry front. If you’d like to partner with us in prayer, helping us storm the forts and battle the enemy, please let us know. We will endeavour to send out a weekly intercessors email to help inform your prayer for us. I know many of you … More Now Recruiting Intercessors
This grabbed me as I read this morning: “If Christianity is to receive a rejuvenation it must be by other means than any now being used. If the church in the second half of [the twentieth] century is to recover from the injuries she suffered in the first half, there must appear a new type … More Tozer on Leadership
Andrew S M Clark 