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

Came across a great site to measure how fast you type. Try it: http://labs.jphantom.com/wpm/ I can type 71.8 words per minute, which seems quite fast to me! You learn something new every day! Andrew

I am whacked. Well and truly whacked. Tracy asked me tonight why I hadn’t blogged for a week. I started blogging really to reflect on and record experiences in ministry. Sometimes I say much less than I feel because some of my good corps folk read this blog and I hesitate to be honest as … More Whacked!

(A few keys for those who don’t want people saved in their meetings) 1. Present an unbalanced message. Only let them see the heart-warming part of God’s character. Preach God’s love but leave out His holiness and justice. That way they’ll think He’ll let them into heaven no matter what. Don’t mention repentance until they’re … More How to botch up your preaching…

I’ve just been printing off the last two years worth of blogging to stick in my ‘Continuing Development Portfolio.’ For the first five years of officership, until you rFive Year Review (after which they keep you on or sack you) you have to have a personal development plan thingy. This blog is mix of theological … More De Re Me!