Lent Musings (1 of 5)
Lent for Dummies - Like Me (by Dion Oxford) F or those of us who grew up not paying much attention to the Christian calendar, Lent is a season that has often passed us by without even noticing it. Protestant piety made a point of rejecting everything associated with the higher liturgical traditions, for many very good reasons I might add, but sadly threw away a lot of great proven spiritual practices along the way in an effort to purge itself from the many legalistic trappings that can come with liturgical worship. But in the past few years as I have begun worshipping ...
The Holiness Movement: Dead or Alive?
Is there a Holiness dichotomy here? asks Joe Noland I 've been thinking a lot about holiness lately, simply because often our theology doesn't seem to jive with the way we treat each other internally - administratively, officially and otherwise. I detect a holiness divide, separating the internal from the external. "Others" is reflected in our compassion toward "the last, the lost and the least," those being exploited on the outside, whilst there is little patience or consideration for those not living up to our standards on the inside. There appears to be a holiness dichotomy here. Social justice is big now, whilst ...
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A call to worship
Adam Couchman says we've got it all so wrong. B y virtue of my present appointment I have had the opportunity to visit a few different corps throughout the territory I am in (Australia Eastern) to participate in and, at times, provide leadership for worship. In the course of my travels I am seeing some disturbing trends and some of these are very concerning indeed. Firstly, a little history... Many would be well aware of the so-called "Worship Wars" in which "contemporary" battled "traditional" and no one ended up winning; not even the compromiser of "blended" worship (the neutral Swiss in this battle). ...
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Luther unblushingly advocated the use of “the common songs of our own people for use in our churches”. Even Paul Gerhardt’s moving words, “O sacred head, sore wounded” have been forever wedded to what was originally a sixteenth century love song . . .
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Rescued from ourselves [Armybarmy Remix] Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 12:56 am
If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.Aboriginal Activists Group, Queensland, 1970sThank. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
David Ruis [Armybarmy Remix] Sunday, 14 March 2010, 10:27 pm
I was privileged to be part of a gathering of songwriters in Melbourne last week. We were keen to hear from David Ruis - his experience, his theological drive - practical steps etc... David shared ALO. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
Out of the mouths of babes and infants… [Beyond the brook... ] Sunday, 14 March 2010, 9:21 am
Are children born with certain gifts? Do we come into this world equipped for our God given vocations (should we choose to follow his path)?Once a quarter at Dartford we have an afternoon 'praise' mee. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
Local Influence [Armybarmy Remix] Saturday, 13 March 2010, 8:58 am
So Claudio suggests that there is no 'macro' influence that matters. Actually he suggests that to claim to have a 'global vision' is to assume you are 'like God'. Who are we to say we have a global vi. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
Preach it Brother! [Slightly Irregular ] Friday, 12 March 2010, 11:08 pm
This in response to Gordon Cotterill’s post over at The Rubicon (www.therubicon.org/), “Deeper Shade of Grey.” Following is the comment I left. Check it out.“Preach it brother!” It’s the t. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
The Sky is Falling! [Slightly Irregular ] Thursday, 11 March 2010, 10:43 pm
I’ve preached and written about the following subject (so ably restated once again in Andrew Clark’s post) so much so that I’ve been compared to Chicken Little of Aesop’s Fable fame. Let me sa. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
Phil Wall on Officership (1998) [army renewal] Thursday, 11 March 2010, 11:07 am
This is snippets of an appendix to Phil Wall's book "'I'll Fight...' Holiness at War" from way back in 1998. Having talked in the book about the call to mission and pragmatic holiness, Phil addresses. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
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. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
Dead or Alive? [Slightly Irregular ] Thursday, 11 March 2010, 4:13 am
“…let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.” (1 John 3:18)Let me paraphrase this to read, “Let us not live out our holiness with word or tongue, but in deed and truth.. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
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. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
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. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
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. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
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. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
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. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
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. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
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. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
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. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
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. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
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. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
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. […]Source: theRubicon Blog News |
Rotary Club of Vero Beach makes Haiti Relief donation to local Salvation Army - Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription) Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 4:22 am
Rotary Club of Vero Beach makes Haiti Relief donation to local Salvation ArmyVero Beach Press-Journal (subscription)John Corapi, director of Development for the Salvation Army of IRC, thanks Bill Poma. […]Source: the salvation army - Google News |
Salvation Army Real Estate Holdings Valued at $4-Billion - Chronicle of Philanthropy (subscription) (blog) Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 4:05 am
Salvation Army Real Estate Holdings Valued at $4-BillionChronicle of Philanthropy (subscription) (blog)The Salvation Army owns real estate valued at $4-billion nationwide, much of it used to provide r. […]Source: the salvation army - Google News |
Tariam BGAN for Salvation Army in Haiti - I-Newswire.com (press release) Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 2:22 am
Tariam BGAN for Salvation Army in HaitiI-Newswire.com (press release)The Salvation Army is one of the world largest charities with an annual income of over US $ 3 billion. Tariam has provided BGAN ser. […]Source: the salvation army - Google News |
SHEHATA v. SALVATION ARMY - Leagle.com Monday, 15 March 2010, 11:21 pm
SHEHATA v. SALVATION ARMYLeagle.comVictor Shehata injured his shoulder at his job for the Salvation Army in December 2003. The Salvation Army accepted the compensability of the injury and ...Source: the salvation army - Google News |
Southsea Salvation Army wins national prizes - Portsmouth News Monday, 15 March 2010, 8:03 pm
Southsea Salvation Army wins national prizesPortsmouth News... to LifeHouse, the new name for residential centres for homeless people, which it is hoped will highlight the Salvation Army's work with t. […]Source: the salvation army - Google News |
Salvation Army raising funds on St. Patty's Day - North Bay Business Journal Monday, 15 March 2010, 7:15 pm
Salvation Army raising funds on St. Patty's DayNorth Bay Business JournalBy Business Journal Staff Report SANTA ROSA – The Salvation Army Santa Rosa Corps will be ringing bells to raise money on St.. […]Source: the salvation army - Google News |
Hard Workers - Sisters thrived in programs at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls ... - Winston-Salem Journal Monday, 15 March 2010, 5:40 pm
Winston-Salem JournalHard Workers - Sisters thrived in programs at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls ...Winston-Salem JournalBy Kim Underwood | Journal Reporter Tiffany and Terra Stocks were 5 when thei. […]Source: the salvation army - Google News |
County to get federal funds - Today's News-Herald Monday, 15 March 2010, 5:35 pm
County to get federal fundsToday's News-HeraldThe national FEMA board consists of representatives associated with organizations including The Salvation Army; American Red Cross; United Jewish ...Shiaw. […]Source: the salvation army - Google News |
Salvation Army Needs More Volunteers - KAALtv.com Monday, 15 March 2010, 2:52 pm
Salvation Army Needs More VolunteersKAALtv.com(ABC 6 NEWS) -- The Rochester Salvation Army dispatched their mobile flood unit to Fargo one month ago, leaving any local flood relief up to the Salvation. […]Source: the salvation army - Google News |
Salvation Army is a residential real estate powerhouse - Los Angeles Times Sunday, 14 March 2010, 10:57 am
Salvation Army is a residential real estate powerhouseLos Angeles TimesMost of the Salvation Army's residential real estate in Southern California is in middle-class communities, records show. Above,. […]Source: the salvation army - Google News |
The Salvation Army: The Salvation Army Now at Work in 120 Countries Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 12:08 am
General Shaw Clifton has announced that he has approved the official opening of The Salvation Army’s work in Nicaragua, as of 1 March 2010Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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 BiblesSource: The Salvation Army - International |
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 effortSource: The Salvation Army - International |
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. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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.. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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.Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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.Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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.Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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 119Source: The Salvation Army - International |
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. […]Source: The Salvation Army - International |