From the BBC: More than 90,000 children in Scotland live in “severe poverty”, according to a study by Save the Children (STC). The charity has classified just under 10% of the country’s one million youngsters as living in its worst poverty bracket. It comprises children aged 15 or under living with two parents who bring … More Report highlights child poverty
One of the values that is very close to my heart is the idea of transparency. I firmly, firmly believe that the best way we can glorify God is by simply being ourselves. With that, I mean ‘warts and all.’ There is a strong temptation for those in leadership to pretend to be something they … More Reflection 3 – Transparency
I read this on Eleanor Burne-Jones’ blog, and I have no way to contact her directly so will do so here. She writes this: So far as I understand it, and I am still trying to get this clarified, as a soldier in the Salvation Army I have no right to be discipled, mentored or … More Misrepresentation
Tomorrow, we have the joy of witnessing our newest soldier sign his covenant as we enrol him! Hallelujah! We’re looking forward to have his family and friends from work witness the event…they don’t attend the corps. He will be the sixth soldier we’ve enrolled at Pill. We also have the possibility of enrolling one more … More New soldier
Having just posted about an hour ago that I wasn’t going to be blogging as regularly, here I go again. I am sensing a change in myself that I am so relieved about. I’ve had this before…I had it when I went to training college. I am going to try and explain it because maybe … More Reflection 2 – changing roles
I hope you can forgive a bit of a quieter blog over the next little while! The next three weeks for us are packing as well as tying up odd ends at the corps. Then we are taking our two week summer holiday. Then its our farewell weekend, then we are off to back to … More Reflection 1
Snippet from the new Journal of Aggressive Christianity, which is out now at armybarmy.com. The interview here is with General Eva Burrows (R). JAC: Please comment on the state of aggressive Christianity in the 21st century.How relevant is primitive Salvationism? EB: I respond positively to the term ‘primitive Salvationism’. To me that refers to the … More JAC now out!
I really don’t know where to start with last week. I was up in Scotland marrying my sister! (to someone else!) The wedding went really well. My wee sister looked gorgeous and she seemed really happy with her big day. Everyone was appreciative of the ceremony and there were plenty of good conversations afterwards about … More Grace and love like mighty rivers…..
Having been tagged by Martin, here you go: OK, the rules: grab the book closest to you. Turn to page 161. Print the 5th complete sentence on your blog. Tag 5 others. My result: “I want to cry every time I get in it.” from ‘Building a Strategic Church by David Beer. Who do I … More You’ve been tagged!
You can listen to me preaching at this morning’s Pentecost celebration by clicking here Happy Listening!
Andrew S M Clark 