Grace explained? [Armybarmy Remix] Thursday, 18 March 2010, 9:01 am

I'm gearing up for the Graceworks conference this weekend in Melbourne (next week in Tasmania). And I'm amazed again... that's the thing about Grace. It's really difficult to explain. It's like trying. […]

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isalvos.com [Slightly Irregular ] Thursday, 18 March 2010, 3:31 am

This innovative cyberspace corps was launched in the Australia Southern Territory – a cutting edge ministry. I attended, as a member of their congregation, yesterday. General Paul Rader (Ret) was th. […]

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Stages of Faith [Boundless Salvation ] Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 6:52 pm

I was thinking this morning about the idea of a tattoo as a metaphor for Christian understanding. The train of thought began with the much-heard bemoaning that 'young people today don't understand (or. […]

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The Upper Room! [Slightly Irregular ] Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 7:51 pm

“The Upper Room” is a Salvation Army sponsored island-wide ministry (Oahu, Hawaii) catering to the needs of this emerging generation. They meet for worship and fellowship on Sunday evenings at the. […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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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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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.�. […]

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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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Meijer's 'Simply Give' Food Pantry Program to benefit The Salvation Army - Battle Creek Enquirer Saturday, 20 March 2010, 9:02 am

Meijer's 'Simply Give' Food Pantry Program to benefit The Salvation ArmyBattle Creek EnquirerCards are also available at The Salvation Army located at 400 Capital Avenue NE. Office hours are 9:00 am t. […]

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Donations flat to Salvation Army's local holiday fund drive - Ventura County Star Saturday, 20 March 2010, 7:23 am

Washington TimesDonations flat to Salvation Army's local holiday fund driveVentura County StarBy From staff reports Contributions in the Salvation Army's Red Kettle drive in Ventura County were flat o. […]

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Salvation Army pleased with fundraising effort - Greene County Daily World Saturday, 20 March 2010, 6:09 am

Salvation Army pleased with fundraising effortGreene County Daily World"FCCLA has been doing it (bell-ringing) for several years," Kahl explained, adding the local Salvation Army unit invited other lo. […]

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Editorial: A worthy fight for the Salvation Army of Grand Rapids - MLive.com Saturday, 20 March 2010, 12:14 am

MLive.comEditorial: A worthy fight for the Salvation Army of Grand RapidsMLive.comThe Salvation Army of Grand Rapids' soon-to-be-completed community center has traveled a long road. The Army struggled. […]

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City's poor leadership hurts homeless facilities - The State Saturday, 20 March 2010, 12:10 am

City's poor leadership hurts homeless facilitiesThe StateIn the latest instance, businesses and neighbors strongly oppose the Salvation Army's plan to open a soup kitchen in the 3000 block of Farrow R. […]

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Salvation Army TV-radio auction put off till fall - Worcester Telegram Friday, 19 March 2010, 7:48 pm

Salvation Army TV-radio auction put off till fallWorcester TelegramFITCHBURG — The annual Salvation Army television and radio auction that is held each spring is being pushed back on the ...

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America Responds Big to Salvation Army's Kettle Appeal - Christian Post Friday, 19 March 2010, 3:28 am

America Responds Big to Salvation Army's Kettle AppealChristian Post"We are grateful for every donor, volunteer and corporate partner for supporting The Salvation Army's mission by giving more than ev. […]

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Salvation Army Thrift Store marches to new location - Muscatine Journal Friday, 19 March 2010, 2:34 am

Christian Science MonitorSalvation Army Thrift Store marches to new locationMuscatine JournalBeth Van Zandt The Salvation Army Thrift Store has moved into the old Michael's Furniture store at 102 Ford. […]

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Hells Angels House Raided in Salvation Army Probe - KOLO Thursday, 18 March 2010, 6:39 am

KXNTHells Angels House Raided in Salvation Army ProbeKOLOReporter: AP items that had been donated to the Salvation Army when officers served a warrant at a Hells Angels clubhouse in Las Vegas. ...Warr. […]

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Arrest Made in Christmas Eve Murder of Salvation Army Major - FOXNews Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 9:52 am

WOWKArrest Made in Christmas Eve Murder of Salvation Army MajorFOXNewsForty-year-old Philip Wise was gunned down as he returned to the Salvation Army office after dropping off two bell ringers on the. […]

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The Salvation Army: The General and Commissioner Helen Clifton Visit House of Commons, UK, to Meet Speaker of the House Saturday, 20 March 2010, 5:04 am

GENERAL Shaw Clifton, accompanied by Commissioner Helen Clifton, visited the House of Commons in Westminster, London, to meet the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon John Bercow MP.

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The Salvation Army: Salvation Army Teams in Chile Provide Help in Communities Affected by Earthquake and Tsunami (Update 19 March) Saturday, 20 March 2010, 5:04 am

Strong aftershocks have heightened the feeling of fear in Chile more than two weeks after the earthquake and tsunami that caused devastation on 27 February. Three shocks as Chile was inaugurating its. […]

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The Salvation Army: ‘I thought I was at the end of the earth’ Friday, 19 March 2010, 4:38 am

The Haiti earthquake seen through the eyes of The Salvation Army’s Haiti Divisional Commander

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The Salvation Army: Haiti Strategy Conference Plans for the Long Haul Thursday, 18 March 2010, 3:53 am

Recommendations coming out of a Salvation Army international strategy conference held in London confirm that The Salvation Army will be heavily and closely involved in rebuilding Haiti well past the c. […]

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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 2010

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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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