Every now and again you get the ‘interesting’ opportunities in a community to speak about the Army at all sorts of places. Today I visited the ladies group at a local baptist church. On my first visit to these groups, I generally give my testimony, sing a couple of solos and give a gospel message … More Essentials

In my study this morning I came across a passage that has never stuck out before with regards to unclean things in our home. 2 Timothy 2:20-21: In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. … More Unclean items

….well, the call it Officers Retreat, but I’m not into that. If thats what you want to do, fine, but I’ll just get on with advancing, thank you! Stay tuned!

Looking to get your new year off to a good start? Set yourself in the right frame of mind for 2007? Let me share with you my late December-January (re-)reading list: “Israel Gaither: Man with A Mission” – a Christmas gift from my inlaws…biography of Commissioner Gather, former Cheif of Staff and current USA National … More New Year Reads

Well, I don’t know what that was…whether it was a retreat, an advance, a stand still or a what? Whatever it was, I’m back at work. Paul said that we should no longer view things from a worldly point of view. I guess what he means by that is that there is so much more … More We wrestle not against flesh and blood….

So, we popped into our Christmas Fayre yesterday and also went carolling with our band last night at the switching on of the Christmas lights in the main street through Pill. It wasn’t easy to be there, not so much because of the things that have been going on which led to our having to … More Moving on….whats the next step?

wcs53 said… Just clarify one thing for me, please. Are you suggesting that it is wrong to seek medical help for depression? Whilst I don’t really see why I should (a) have to respond to Will’s (wcs53) question or (b) defend my reasons for chosing not to seek a doctor, I will do so. I … More Answering Questions…

Now for something completely different…. I was blessed to hear the testimony via the Salvationist about how the Lord responded to prayer for the life and health of the son of Captains Paul and Paula Knight…good friends of ours. I praised God to hear such a God-honouring, God-glorifying faith-lifting story. However, it saddens me to … More Prayer and Healing

Extra added forenote: I should say that this posting has nothing to do with the passing from officership of my good friend and brother, Captain Martin Thompson. The Army is losing a good officer and I hope you will uplift Martin and Kay in your prayers. AC …of course, I will never resign. Thats not … More On Covenant…

I know many of you have been praying for us, and for that we are very grateful. Thanks too to those who have sent words of encouragement too. I’m torn between two emotions at the moment: ONE: this corps, its people and its mission, is worth fighting for, worth pressing on with, especially so close … More Thank you…