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God's love

SA Support in Haiti is strong

by Jim Knaggs on 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 [...]

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Prayer Support

by Jim Knaggs on February 25, 2010


We have been truly blessed by the Facebook movement for prayer on our behalf. Spearheaded by Major Alan Laurens, we are encouraged by the holy help offered to us as a gift of the Spirit.
Each of us face issues in our journey that prayer heals. Just knowing of this support makes our hearts swell with [...]

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Two New Corps

by Jim Knaggs on February 23, 2010


We’re upgrading the status of two existing ministries this week. It’s interesting that they have their names in common. In the same week that the Pope announces the first Australian Saint, we’re recognising St. Kilda in the Melbourne Central Division and St. Mary’s of the Tasmania Division as corps.
This action by the territory is a [...]

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Making Disciples

by Jim Knaggs on February 21, 2010


We had a lesson today at the great South Barwon Corps. It was all about Making Disciples. Systematically going through the four mission imperatives of the territory each week, Captain Kylie Collinson gave an A+ message on this very important subject.
This is a terrific corps with people there from all ages. I get the sense [...]

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Living Like God

by Jim Knaggs on February 20, 2010


The worst dictators in history attempted to be gods. They wanted what they wanted and when they wanted. No one stood in their way.
Isn’t it interesting that God’s plan for us is to be Godly? That’s another way of saying God-like or holy. The confusion is in the control. The dictator wants complete control. The [...]

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Moving Forward

by Jim Knaggs on February 19, 2010


Like sitting still? I suppose there’s a time and a place for it.
Why not do something? like “get up and go.”
When we consider the love of God to us, why would we rest until everyone we knew also knew His love?
Together, by the grace of God we can be active in sharing the best gift [...]

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