where to start [Armybarmy Remix] Thursday, 11 March 2010, 4:41 am

I've been offline for almost a week.. crazy times actually. But so rich and full that I'm not sure where to start. I've been trying to process a lot of information and thanking God for new and renewed. […]

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A brief thought on prayer [Boundless Salvation ] Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 9:57 am

Of the many subjects that I've raved on about over the past few years, prayer doesn't get much time. I must admit, I'm wary of certain 'types' of prayer, or more specifically the way prayer sometimes. […]

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Thinking out loud about leadership (7) In conclusion... [army renewal] Tuesday, 9 March 2010, 11:09 am

The best way I can think to sum up what I've been saying here is to point to the model of the body of Christ. We're not made up of individuals, we are in community together. We are supposed to functio. […]

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Thinking out loud about leadership (6) Authority [army renewal] Monday, 8 March 2010, 1:31 pm

I am someone who, like almost everyone else, has been under authority, had authority, shared authority and, on occassions, rebelled against authority! I guess its one of those things that's part of ou. […]

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Live Like You Were Dying | Love Deeper [Slightly Irregular ] Sunday, 7 March 2010, 11:22 pm

Attended a church up the street today where we drop in periodically – 10,000 members, 8 services on Sunday morning: 1) Traditions – “Enjoy a lower-volume worship experience with a mix of classic. […]

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Holiness or hell! [Beyond the brook... ] Sunday, 7 March 2010, 1:24 am

One of the blessings of blogging is that it provides us with an opportunity to make ourselves accountable. We say things in our blogs and our words go around the world! People create an impression of. […]

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Claudio Oliver [Armybarmy Remix] Friday, 5 March 2010, 10:09 pm

If you have a chance you may want to check out the lecture Claudio Oliver gave at the Southern Australia Training College Social Justice class. It was incredibly interested... when asked what he does. […]

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Thinking out loud about leadership (5) Officer recruitment [army renewal] Friday, 5 March 2010, 1:29 pm

So...in this emerging alternative view of officership, how are officers recruited? What are they recruited for? Answer: they are not recruited.If we go with officers functioning as apostolic overseers. […]

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Thinking out loud about leadership (4) The officer as 'apostolic overseer' [army renewal] Friday, 5 March 2010, 12:36 pm

I sigh a sigh of relief as I move on from discussion of what I consider to be a devilish doctrine of clericalism to promote and, maybe even to some people, introduce the concept of officership as 'apo. […]

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Thinking out loud about leadership (3) Non-clericalised leadership [army renewal] Thursday, 4 March 2010, 12:04 pm

Now, having said what I've said in the previous two articles in this series, I now move on to something which sits on the nest of these. I propose to you that the concept of clergy should not exist in. […]

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Visionary Leaders! [Slightly Irregular ] Wednesday, 3 March 2010, 10:23 pm

For those of you curious about the newly appointed territorial leaders in USA West, Commissioners Jim and Carolyn Knaggs, whom we know well and respect enormously, check out the following to learn mor. […]

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Thinking out loud about leadership (2) Shape and Structure [army renewal] Wednesday, 3 March 2010, 7:27 am

So, having got the confession and the negative out in the open in where I've not been my best as a leader, I want to begin sharing how I see leadership. I will start by stating that I'm saying this in. […]

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Blog read via podcast [Armybarmy Remix] Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 8:08 pm

Turns out you can just click on the icon on the right side of this blog (odiogo) and have it read to you. Or, you can subscribe to my blog on itunes by simply typing in armybarmyremix in the search on. […]

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Thinking out loud about leadership (1) A confession [army renewal] Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 10:42 am

I want to start back here at Army Renewal in confession mode. I've been thinking a lot about leadership. More specificially leadership I've given and leadership that is the current 'flavour' in the Ar. […]

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Back [army renewal] Monday, 1 March 2010, 9:53 pm

The recess was shorter than expected...the time was all I needed really for a perspective on some of the things I have been thinking through. I want to share with you a few things that have been on my. […]

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Women... [Armybarmy Remix] Sunday, 28 February 2010, 9:29 am

I'm shaping some plans to write a book about God's liberating plans for women. I can't recount the number of times I've had long conversations with women and girls that still don't understand the kind. […]

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My testimony for these days [army renewal] Friday, 26 February 2010, 10:43 pm

Galatians 2:20 (The Message) 19-21What actually took place is this: I tried keeping rules and working my head off to please God, and it didn't work. So I quit being a "law man" so that I could be God'. […]

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God Help Us! [Slightly Irregular ] Friday, 26 February 2010, 1:19 am

Check out this blog. Long, but a must read.http://ow.ly/1barx (Feb 22 post)

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Friends, fellowship and retreats... [Beyond the brook... ] Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 7:13 pm

A couple of weeks ago we had Willis Howell over for tea. I love meeting internet buddies for the first time and I am pleased to say that Willis did not disappoint. It is always good to meet kindred sp. […]

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[Slightly Irregular ] Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 4:22 am

This commentary just posted over at www.therubicon.org, for discerning readers only. A cautionary word before clicking this link: Reader Beware!JN

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Salvation Army seeking donations to complete Grand Rapids community center - WZZM Thursday, 11 March 2010, 11:03 am

Salvation Army seeking donations to complete Grand Rapids community centerWZZMBut the Salvation Army is facing three more weeks of urgent fundraising, or else it will forfeit a $1 million grant. The r. […]

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Salvation Army to sponsor Haiti benefit concert - Charleston Gazette Thursday, 11 March 2010, 9:52 am

Salvation Army to sponsor Haiti benefit concertCharleston GazetteThe Salvation Army will sponsor a Benefit Relief Concert for Haiti at 4 pm Sunday at the Clay Center. All proceeds from the concert go. […]

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As Flood Approaches, One Agency Opens Doors and Arms - State Journal Thursday, 11 March 2010, 8:35 am

As Flood Approaches, One Agency Opens Doors and ArmsState JournalWHEELING -- Everyone knows the Salvation Army has a shelter for the homeless. But we tend to forget that it's for anyone who happens to. […]

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Salvation Army Wants Lebanon Mission - WSMV Nashville Thursday, 11 March 2010, 5:47 am

Salvation Army Wants Lebanon MissionWSMV NashvilleThe Salvation Army in Tennessee is looking to open up a mission in Lebanon. The organization doesn't have one now, so when people in Lebanon go to the. […]

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The Salvation Army Annual Banquet, March 25, 2010 - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle Thursday, 11 March 2010, 4:53 am

The Salvation Army Annual Banquet, March 25, 2010Clarksville Leaf ChronicleAddressing invitations to the Salvation Army Annual Banquet are, from left, Rissa Larson, Carol Perry, Kari Rassas, and Major. […]

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Troop 602 celebrates centennial founding of Boy Scouts of America - Anderson Independent Mail Thursday, 11 March 2010, 4:16 am

Troop 602 celebrates centennial founding of Boy Scouts of AmericaAnderson Independent MailBoy Scout Chris Jarrett receives his Scout Sunday recognition patch after services at the Salvation Army. Corp. […]

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Salvation Army appeals for help filling pantry shelves - TriCities.com Thursday, 11 March 2010, 2:25 am

Salvation Army appeals for help filling pantry shelvesTriCities.comNothing is more central to the work of The Salvation Army than providing the basic necessities of life to people in need and nothing. […]

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Concert proceeds to benefit EOAC Head Start, Salvation Army March 20 in Waco - Marlin Democrat Thursday, 11 March 2010, 1:26 am

Concert proceeds to benefit EOAC Head Start, Salvation Army March 20 in WacoMarlin DemocratDuriel Stimpson, is hosting a live, benefit concert for EOAC/Head Start and the Salvation Army featuring worl. […]

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Salvation Army services alive and well during renovation - The State Tuesday, 9 March 2010, 4:02 pm

The StateSalvation Army services alive and well during renovationThe StateThe locations are more scattered - at least for now - but the services remain unchanged for Midlands residents seeking assista. […]

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Iowa City runners strip for chilly mile race, gather clothes for Salvation Army - WQAD Tuesday, 9 March 2010, 3:04 am

Iowa City runners strip for chilly mile race, gather clothes for Salvation ArmyWQADAbout 350 people showed up for the second-annual Nearly Naked Run in Iowa City on Saturday in a clothes-drive for the. […]

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Responds to Landslide in Uganda Tuesday, 9 March 2010, 1:25 am

The Salvation Army's Uganda Command sent three officers to Bududa District to plan and implement an immediate response to the massive landslide that swept down the slopes of Mt Eglon in Uganda and bur. […]

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Workers in Chile Join Forces (Update 5 March) Saturday, 6 March 2010, 2:43 am

The Salvation Army in southern Chile is combining its resources and using careful planning to help people affected by the earthquake and tsunami that caused devastation to much of the country, particu. […]

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Expands Emergency Relief Response in Chile (Update 2 March 2010) Wednesday, 3 March 2010, 9:53 pm

The Salvation Army is expanding its emergency relief response in Concepcion to those who have suffered as a result of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated much of Chile during the early hours. […]

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Workers in Haiti use UPS Tracking Technology and Welcome 'American Idol' Winner (Update 2 March) Wednesday, 3 March 2010, 12:02 am

The Salvation Army in Haiti, working with international delivery company UPS, is replacing handwritten ration cards with high-tech barcode technology to ensure that more than 4,000 families receive fo. […]

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The Salvation Army: Immediate Salvation Army response to devastating earthquake in Chile (updated 28 February) Monday, 1 March 2010, 2:46 am

Following the earthquake in Chile during the early hours of Saturday morning (27 February), Salvation Army emergency services were immediately mobilised to provide support and comfort. Financial assis. […]

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The Salvation Army: Immediate Salvation Army Response to Devastating Earthquake in Chile Saturday, 27 February 2010, 10:19 pm

Salvation Army emergency services were immediately mobilised to provide support and comfort following a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile during the early hours of Saturday morning (27 Feb. […]

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The Salvation Army: News Feature: Salvation Army Helps Tribes in Papua New Guinea Exchange their Guns for Bibles Thursday, 11 February 2010, 3:19 am

Twenty-six years of tribal fighting in a remote region of Papua New Guinea have been brought to a close thanks to a Salvation Army programme that involved warriors swapping their guns for Bibles

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The Salvation Army: News Feature: Survivor Stories from Haiti (10 February) Thursday, 11 February 2010, 2:13 am

Major Kelly Pontsler, an American Salvation Army officer serving as the Army's Public Information Officer in Haiti, shares stories of people linked to The Salvation Army's emergency relief effort

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Workers in Haiti Celebrate Miracle of Man Who Survived Under Rubble for 28 Days (Update 9 February) Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 1:00 am

Salvation Army medical staff in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, have played a part in the miraculous survival of 28-year-old Evan Ocinia, who was pulled from the rubble on Monday 8 February – 28 days after t. […]

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army In Haiti Distributes More Than A Million Meals (Update 4 February) Friday, 5 February 2010, 1:03 am

The Salvation Army in Haiti has now distributed more than a million meals in its response to the earthquake, and continues to work alongside other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and agencies, a. […]

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Announces Online Conference on Advocacy Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 5:44 am

The Salvation Army is hosting an online conference about advocacy and social justice from 22-28 March 2010, sponsored and managed jointly by The Salvation Army's International Social Justice Commissio. […]

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The Salvation Army: School Reopens as Salvation Army Takes Responsibility for 20,000 People in Haiti (Update 26 January) Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 12:35 am

Salvation Army teams in Haiti continue to focus their attention on 12,000 people living on and around a large soccer field behind the main Salvation Army compound in the St Martin area of Port-au-Prin. […]

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The Salvation Army: New Life Brings Cheer to Salvation Army Emergency Response Team in Haiti (Update 21 January) Friday, 22 January 2010, 4:51 am

The more than 700 local Salvation Army personnel, who were immediately on hand to assist people despite experiencing agonies, bereavements and losses of their own, are now being supported by experienc. […]

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Teams in Haiti Provide Food and Medical Aid (Update 19 January) Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 3:35 am

Although severely suffering from the effects of the 7.0 earthquake that devastated much of Haiti a week ago The Salvation Army in that country has been fully mobilised in reaching out to help others.. […]

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Workers in Haiti Make Progress (Update 18 January) Tuesday, 19 January 2010, 3:43 am

Salvation Army teams in Haiti are finding ways round the logistical difficulties of providing urgent aid to people affected by the earthquake in and around Port-au-Prince.

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Relief Workers Head to Haiti (Update 15 January) Saturday, 16 January 2010, 2:51 am

Experienced emergency workers are arriving in Haiti to help The Salvation Army's local response to the earthquake that has devastated Port-au-Prince and the surrounding area.

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The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Responds to Haiti Earthquake Thursday, 14 January 2010, 12:01 am

The Salvation Army responded immediately to the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, capital of Haiti, which caused extensive damage to buildings and significant loss of life.

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Opens Work in 119th Country Tuesday, 12 January 2010, 4:54 am

The establishment of the work of The Salvation Army in Sierra Leone brings the total number of countries in which the Army operates to 119

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Emergency Relief Team in Sumatra, Indonesia, Offers Medical Help and More Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 11:59 pm

A Salvation Army professional medical team is seeing an average of 200 patients each day in a makeshift medical tent in the Pangang Pariaman sector. In addition, 1,000 tents, 2,000 blankets and 5,000. […]

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Supports Emergency Relief Effort in Northern Philippines Friday, 16 October 2009, 11:14 pm

The Salvation Army in The Philippines is now extending its emergency relief operations to include the Northern Territories, following the return of Typhoon Pepeng (also known as Parma).

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