Well, apologies for the rather long break from blogsphere. No excuses really other than to say its been an interesting few weeks on many fronts. One of those weeks that you think you’d be better of climbing back into the trench but where you know that doing that won’t win the war…u just have to … More Storm in a tea cup…(?)

Came across this poem and used it in worship yesterday. I am a soldier, a prayer warrior, of the army of my God.The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.The Holy Bible is my code of conduct.Faith, prayer and the word are my weapons of warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, and … More I am a soldier

As fully expected, the war intensified at our Healing Presence weekend. Amidst a whole lot of grace, blessing, wholeness and a strong sense of the presence of the Holy Spirit came a barrage of attack. You could almost say ‘hallelujah’ if it were not for the fact that some of the resistance was from within. … More The War is heating up…

Well, here’s hoping that normal bloggin can resume! So, the last couple of days I’ve been blogging about how I’m feeling at the moment. Which, of course, doesn’t really reflect how I feel now, but I have a genuine feeling of ‘disturbance’ and thats usually interesting. Thats what I get for asking that God would … More My War

Well folks, I have been bloggin the last couple of days, but every time I go to post it, it does something strange and then I loose me thoughts! *sigh* Ah well, not to worry. Andrew

Northwest rolls out “Famous Doughnuts” nationwideby Aimee Sheridan Unprecedented. That’s the word Salvation Army advisory board member Lee Stiles used to describe the national launch of The Salvation Army Famous Doughnut. “The brand concept went from dream to almost full national distribution in 18 months. That is unprecedented for a new brand to the market,” … More Saw this and loved it…

I’m back from holiday and I’m excited. Enrolling a fiery young salvationist tomorrow. Not every officer gets the opportunity to enrol these, but we all have an opportunity to fuel any young persons fire for Jesus. She’s passionate and spirit-filled. I sense a strong prophetic gifting and I know that God is going to use … More Heart is Beating…

Well, holiday was good. I feel refreshed. Got my fix, so to speak. Visited half the population of the west coast…drank too much (tea). Enjoyed every minute of the real weather. I miss real rain and real cold winds! I’m on missionary service and I’m glad about that. God gives us a home in several … More You can take the man out of Scotland…

I’ve had a really great last couple of days. Celebrated a good Christian life well lived at a funeral in Kettering last Friday. I love Army funerals…strange thing really, but it brings it all home to me. Then, there was the Burns Supper and Ceilidh at the corps. Really enjoyed that…got me in the mood … More Captain needza holiday…

Samuel Brengle wrote a chapter in one of his books (sorry, can’t remember which one) about the spiritual benefits of shouting. Ever tried it? I find that it usually means shouting praise of some sort, not just shouting any old thing!! I do it in the car. Tracy often comes into the car and wonders … More Shouting