TCSpeak Live No.003

by Grant on March 10, 2010


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Confidentiality

by Jim Knaggs on March 9, 2010


In this culture that wants more transparency, there’s still a need for confidentiality. We have certain understanding that serves no constructive purpose if the information were to be revealed. In pastoral ministry and in Christian friendships we sometimes open up to others because we trust them. Here’s where the privilege of privacy must be exercised. Trust is a difficult value to regain once lost.

It actually points to the incredible trust God has in us. With what He knows, He still entrusts us with His precious gospel of love. He then allows us to represent Him in relationships that absolutely require protection from exposure. Here’s where any proclivity to share intimacies is unhelpful. Let us guard what has been given to us in good faith.

Daniel 12:4
“‘This is a confidential report, Daniel, for your eyes and ears only. Keep it secret. Put the book under lock and key until the end. In the interim there is going to be a lot of frantic running around, trying to figure out what’s going on.’

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More to do

March 8, 2010

Even in transition, one cannot afford the luxury of slowing down. Our mission remains and the challenge to win the world for Jesus requires a constant effort on our part.
We wouldn’t relax our love for others or care in practical ways. Our joy is steady and demanding. Let us then resist the temptation to diminish [...]

Hello USA West

March 7, 2010

Now that new appointments have been announced and the word seems to be getting out, let me give a shout to the USA Western Territory. Based upon the orders of the General of The Salvation Army and what we believe is God’s good plan, Carolyn and I are coming to the West as of 1st [...]

SA Support in Haiti is strong

March 6, 2010

Knowing the extensive operations that pre-existed the earthquakes in Haiti, the SA service there is particularly strong. With additional support from around the world, that amounts to significant resources made available to help the thousands in need. Like so many of these disasters, relief will continue for months and years. We will remain to do [...]

TCspeak in 35 Languages

March 5, 2010

Now a person can read the blog in any one of 35 languages.
I’ve been hoping for this for some time. Hallelujah!
Acts 2:8Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language?