What a huge cultural difference there was between the Commissioning of the Preparers of the way in the UK and Russia. Nevertheless, both very special occassions. Also, I’m now the proud owner of sessional flags in English and Russian from what is clearly the best session of cadets there has ever been! Was so proud … More Preparers of the Way

Well, here I am with another little oasis in the late afternoon…its far too hot here to be doing anything other than blogging. Had our appraisals at DHQ today which went very well…an encouraging pat on the back, keep on going, more of the same, type of situation. Its valuable when you feel that others … More

This afternoon we had some time off. A little oasis…quite literally. Enjoyed a few hours on Weston-super-Mare beach!! It was absolutely deserted actually, but it was hot, sunny and peaceful. I thought again about the last few weeks and decided that covenant has kept me. God’s ‘yes’ to me means that when I want to … More

MONDAY Last night I talked with Captain Lalac into the small hours having spent much of the evening chatting was we wandered around Red Square and through the streets of ‘down-town’ Moscow. He is Moldovan, has a huge heart for Romania having pioneered the work there, but finds himself in Russia at the training school … More The Russian Experience -4-

SUNDAY We get back in the van and head off for the corps where today’s celebrations are taking place. I smile again as we stop on nearly every street to pick up officers, soldiers and children until we really can’t fit any more in. We enjoy some close fellowship! We arrived at a packed hall … More The Russian Experience -3-

SATURDAY We hop into the minibus and move towards the hall where the commissioning is being held. By the time we get to the hall we’ve picked up several salvationists on the way. Inside we meet some more friends including Commissioners Alex and Ingeborg Hughes who are there to do the commissioning. Having stood outside … More The Russian Experience – 2 –

FRIDAY I arrive at Sherementov airport with the daunting prospect of trying to find my way to the home of Captain Lalac on the other side of Moscow by myself. After spending nearly two hours in the passport control queue I decide when I get out that I should get a taxi! Lada’s are indeed … More The Russian Experience – 1 –

I’m just about starting to feel like I am back in circulation now…feeling a bit more like myself! Anyway, I was lying awake last night thinking about my trip to Russia and my mind turned towards Geoff Ryans books ‘Sowing Dragons’ and ‘Siren Call of a Dangerous God.’ So many stories in there that have … More Opportunity for the Gospel

HERE ARE MY RESULTS FROM THE ‘What is your theological worldview?’ Quiz. You are an evangelical in the Wesleyan tradition. You believe that God’s grace enables you to choose to believe in him, even though you yourself are totally depraved. The gift of the Holy Spirit gives you assurance of your salvation, and he also … More My theological Worldview!

yes, the rumours are true…I am still alive and living in the UK! Sorry for a period of absence…mainly due to holiday in Scotland but also because I had to return to Scotland to do my aunts funeral. The cancer finally won in the end…or did it? I am off to Russia this weekend to … More The Rumours are true..