Faith works.

by Jim Knaggs on January 26, 2012


With the opportunity to speak to the Cabinet this week, we began with a session entitled, “Territorial Vision.” While I don’t know what they were expecting, it wasn’t a load of goals and objectives, nor was it a “theme d’jour.”

We simply spoke about faith. The future for our territory is empty and pointless without faith. Our efforts and our witness is nil without faith. Our good name is meaningless without faith. Why?

“without faith, it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11

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Coming out of the cabinet.

by Jim Knaggs on January 25, 2012


Now I know the title sounds a bit like another expression. There are no other similarities.

The Cabinet in the territory is made up of SA leaders who form the closest advisors to the Territorial Commander. We’ve met today in private meetings to consider God’s hope for the territory and to synchronize our efforts to the glory of God. Hallelujah!

These are special people, each of whom represents the Lord with veracity and faithfulness. I’m grateful to God for them.

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James 4:10 NIV

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Sure Thing

January 24, 2012

There aren’t many sure things in life. Guarantees in life? Certainties? I can assure you that faith in God will prove true. You will discover that everything God says and does is right. These are not campaign promises. These are sure. Hallelujah! “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, [...]

Hawaii and Pacific Islands Division

January 23, 2012

Capably led by Majors Edward and Shelley Hill, we have been reviewing the work of God in this tremendous division. Carefully reaching and exceeding most of their goals, they’ve opened four corps this year and many have been brought to saving faith in Jesus. Hallelujah! You can see that they get it here in Hawaii. [...]

Kona Corps, Hawaii

January 22, 2012

Located on the Big Island, the Kona Corps is a beautiful expression of Salvationism. We enjoyed sharing in ministry today with Divisional Leaders, Majors Edward and Shelley Hill and Corps Leaders, Lieutenants Kelly and Matthew Pensabene. Of course the local leaders were present and faithfully on duty. Many young people and adults were enrolled as [...]

San Diego CEO Breakfast

January 20, 2012

A regular feature of the meeting of the National Advisory Board includes a CEO Breakfast, where in addition to the NAB members, local Advisory Board members and community leaders are all invited. The Mayor of San Diego, Jerry Sanders was the speaker and we valued the remarks of the National Commander as well. This meeting [...]