Haiti | Great Expectations! [Slightly Irregular ] Monday, 8 February 2010, 9:47 pm

The following is an excerpt from my book, HOPE! A Flight Manuel for Prospective Angels, meant to illustrate and accentuate my two other posts on the Haiti “mission” or “money” dilemma: www.the. […]

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Love/Hate Relationship! [Slightly Irregular ] Saturday, 6 February 2010, 10:35 pm

It is no secret that I have a love/hate relationship with uniform wearing, which in its present form is primitive Salvationism at best and smacking of institutionalism at worst. I’ve posted my thoug. […]

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Surrender [Armybarmy Remix] Saturday, 6 February 2010, 2:05 am

Even though SURRENDER is a conference, it’s also an invitation. An invitation to SEE powerlessness and poverty locally and globally, to HEAR God’s heartbeat for justice and to JOIN with the Jesus. […]

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Battling Together! [Slightly Irregular ] Friday, 5 February 2010, 9:08 pm

Have you dropped into the Former Salvation Army Officer Fellowship blog site yet…or recently (www.fsaof.blogspot.com)? When you pop on over there, to the right (scroll down a bit) is a message from. […]

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Answering Haiti's Call! [Slightly Irregular ] Friday, 5 February 2010, 12:48 am

Obama on faith-based stance with regard to religious charities: damned if you do, damned if you don’t!“Valley church answers Haiti’s call.” In reference to my two posts on this subject: “Sho. […]

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For even a child may serve the Lord... [Beyond the brook... ] Thursday, 4 February 2010, 10:44 pm

Speaking as someone with 26 years experience as a parent I can say with confidence that family life has its highs and lows. Last night was an unquestionable high!In bible study we dealt with the diffi. […]

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I’m the boy you killed… [Beyond the brook... ] Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 7:43 pm

I'm not normally susceptible to advertising but the most recent road safety campaign in the UK has really affected me and impacted my behaviour behind the wheel.In the advert a middle aged man stares. […]

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isalvos [Armybarmy Remix] Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 9:27 am

The newest Corps innovation in the Australian Southern Territory is isalvos. Tonight the live broadcast featured a discussion on holiness with Rowan Castle, Stephen Court and Olivia Munn (live from US. […]

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God Knows Where! [Slightly Irregular ] Monday, 1 February 2010, 9:55 pm

The blog referred to below is now posted over at www.therubicon.org (Show Us The Mission). I also felt compelled to write a tongue-in-cheek, follow up to it, now posted over at www.slightlyirreverent.. […]

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A prayer [Armybarmy Remix] Monday, 1 February 2010, 6:29 am

Methodist Covenant Prayer “I am no longer my own but yours. Put me to what you will, rank me with whom you will; put me to doing, put me to suffering; let me be employed for you or laid aside for yo. […]

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Will worship [Armybarmy Remix] Monday, 1 February 2010, 12:20 am

I've been thinking alot about the term that Richard Foster uses in celebration of discipline to refer to the way we go about spiritual disciplines. Often we apply the 'exercise' principle to our spiri. […]

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St Francis puts me in my place (again) [Beyond the brook... ] Saturday, 30 January 2010, 7:01 am

When I look at the lives of the Saints and the early Army pioneers I am reminded just how far I have to go in terms of my own personal spiritual development. I had such an experience the other day whe. […]

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Pat Robertson was right - great article! [Armybarmy Remix] Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 9:10 pm

Pat Robertson Was RightBy Lakita Garth-Wright on January 20, 2010 Pat Robertson waxes prophetic on The 700 Club.Haiti does have a long history of "dealings with the Devil." But not in the way the tele. […]

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Adolescence and an Army that doesn’t care (sometimes) [Beyond the brook... ] Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 8:40 pm

Children in the UK are unhappier than they have ever been according to recent research. The main causes of unhappiness are low self-esteem, body image and family conflict. Research by the Children's S. […]

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Haiti Disaster | Cause Cé·lè·bre! [Slightly Irregular ] Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 12:07 am

I’ve written a post on this subject due up on www.therubicon.org when they resume on February 1, sure to ruffle a few feathers. In the meantime, The Daily Show has a bit on YouTube that will whet yo. […]

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Victory in the House of [Beyond the brook... ] Tuesday, 26 January 2010, 10:09 am

Praise God for a victory in the House of Lords this eveningFurther to my blog recently on the threat to Christian liberty via the Equalities Bill…Three amendments tabled by Baroness O'Cathain were p. […]

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The booby trap [Armybarmy Remix] Thursday, 21 January 2010, 8:25 pm

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) / Booby TrapsIndicatorsBy definition, booby traps are disguised or well-hidden, victim-activated devices. The initiating object is going to be fairly obvious, as it. […]

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How do you read yours? [Beyond the brook... ] Wednesday, 20 January 2010, 5:06 pm

So Cadburys (the maker of cream eggs) are to be swallowed up by the American giant Kraft! Cadbury's cream eggs are a British institution, when I was a boy they appeared in the shops just before Easter. […]

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meditation, love and other things about life. [Armybarmy Remix] Saturday, 16 January 2010, 7:17 pm

So, this year I've started out trying to celebrate the discipline of meditation... and I've been camping out on 1 Corinthians 13 - committing it to memory and meditating on it's meaning and applicatio. […]

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Equality Bill and the rights of Christians... [Beyond the brook... ] Saturday, 16 January 2010, 4:31 am

I have always believed that political correction and human rights would poses greater persecution to the contemporary church than physical persecution. The Equality Bill, which is currently at the com. […]

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Whitefield County awarded emergency food, shelter funds - The Daily Citizen Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 3:29 pm

Whitefield County awarded emergency food, shelter fundsThe Daily Citizen... a national board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from The Salvati. […]

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Fire forces out 2 families: Garage blaze in Baraboo caused by smoking materials - Baraboo News Republic Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 2:56 pm

Fire forces out 2 families: Garage blaze in Baraboo caused by smoking materialsBaraboo News RepublicTwo Baraboo families were forced out of their homes and are receiving help from the Salvation Army a. […]

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Salvation Army Captain Reacts to Break in - State Journal Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 1:06 pm

State JournalSalvation Army Captain Reacts to Break inState JournalOfficials with the Salvation Army spent the day cleaning up the damage caused by vandals. The thrift store was broken into twice in t. […]

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Couple Accused Of Stealing From Salvation Army - WITN Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 8:59 am

Couple Accused Of Stealing From Salvation ArmyWITNNew Bern police say early Saturday morning a patrol officer saw a couple take items from the Salvation Army's donation shed and load them into a vehic. […]

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TD Garden commits $100k to Kroc Center - Boston Globe Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 7:06 am

TD Garden commits $100k to Kroc CenterBoston GlobeGarden Neighborhood Charities, the philanthropic arm of the TD Garden, is committing $100000 and teaming up with the Salvation Army to support the Kro. […]

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Salvation Army Haiti Campaign a Success - Saskatoonhomepage.ca Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 5:46 am

Salvation Army Haiti Campaign a SuccessSaskatoonhomepage.caThe Salvation Army Week of Compassion for Haiti, held in Saskatoon, raised far more than expected. Spokesperson Jacki Kripki says the grand t. […]

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PLANT EXPLOSION: Multiple crisis hotlines established - Middletown Press Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 5:29 am

BBC NewsPLANT EXPLOSION: Multiple crisis hotlines establishedMiddletown PressThe Salvation Army will be providing a crisis counselor at City Hall on deKoven Drive on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. A. […]

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Salvation Army offers meals to many - Chickasha Express Star Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 3:06 am

Salvation Army offers meals to manyChickasha Express StarThe Salvation Army's temporary shelter at the Grady County Fairgrounds closed on Friday, but the caring and sharing isn't over. Families in nee. […]

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Salvation Army hosts 13th annual Souper Bowl - WLBT-TV Monday, 8 February 2010, 2:31 pm

Modesto BeeSalvation Army hosts 13th annual Souper BowlWLBT-TVJACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Hours before the big game football fans took some time out for the Salvation Army's own Souper ...Nearly 1000 Attend. […]

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Salvation Army trains new volunteers for disaster relief - WLOX Monday, 8 February 2010, 1:11 pm

Salvation Army trains new volunteers for disaster reliefWLOXGULFPORT, MS (WLOX) - Many of the volunteers who came to the Salvation Army's disaster training session say dealing with ...and more »

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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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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters in The Philippines Becomes Aid Centre (Update 13 October) Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 2:13 am

The Salvation Army Central Philippines Divisional Headquarters in Quezon City has been transformed into an aid centre and is stocked with sacks of rice, cans of sardines, boxes of noodles, piles of bl. […]

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Emergency Relief Team Starts Work on Samoa Friday, 9 October 2009, 10:34 pm

Salvation Army teams are still working to assist people affected by the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army represented at World Council of Churches Meeting in Switzerland Friday, 9 October 2009, 10:33 pm

The Salvation Army continued its advisory relationship with the World Council of Churches (WCC) during the Central Committee meeting in Geneva, Switzerland

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The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Responds After Earthquakes Hit Sumatra, Indonesia Saturday, 3 October 2009, 1:48 am

The Salvation Army sent emergency teams to the city of Padang and surrounding districts to undertake quick assessments and begin responding to this massive natural disaster.

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Teams in The Philippines Continue to Help Flood Victims (Update 2 October) Friday, 2 October 2009, 8:38 pm

Four days into the emergency response to the devastation caused by Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) in The Philippines, Salvation Army teams continue to work tirelessly providing life saving assistance to many. […]

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The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Begins Response to South Pacific Tsunami Friday, 2 October 2009, 12:53 am

Salvation Army officers and personnel from the New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory are providing assistance to people evacuated to New Zealand from some of the communities affected by the tsunami th. […]

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The Salvation Army: Visitors Enjoy International Headquarters 'Open House' Venture Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 4:06 am

More than 1,000 people visited The Salvation Army's International Headquarters on Saturday 19 September when the building was part of the 'Open House London' event

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The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army in The Philippines Responds to Worst Floods for Forty Years Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 2:38 am

Salvation Army officers and personnel from across The Philippines are helping people who have been driven from their homes by Tropical Storm Ondoy (Ketsana)

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army in Indonesia Responds after Java Earthquake Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 5:28 am

The Salvation Army in Indonesia is assisting the local authorities with relief work after an earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale hit the island of Java in early September

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