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

Was at the regional Alove open day on Saturday. For those who don’t know, Alove is the ‘rebranding’ of The Salvation Army for a new generation in the UK Territory. It is refreshing to hear that, since its inception about a year ago, that some of its main projects are taking shape – mainly the … More Alove

Was reading a book about a vicar’s experiences as he sought to teach renewal in his traditional Church of England church. It rememinded me of the content of my very first blog entry here. But more than that, I really couldn’t believe that it has taken me so long to read this book….its been on … More Renewal

Nothing to say today.

Started recruits classes with one of our teens this morning. Have a few more planned. We were looking at covenant. Its a solemn subject in a way. To grasp the privelege of covenant is to tap into a great source of empowerment and blessing not to mention a great tool for effective Christian living. Stephen … More Covenanted