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Good Support

by Jim Knaggs on March 15, 2010


In construction, supports are essential. Good supports means the building can hold its own and be functional as designed.
In acting, a supporting role is critical. If this part is strong, the lead actor has a better chance of doing well and the play will best communicate its message.
A team supporter is a valuable asset. With [...]

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The Fellowship

by Jim Knaggs on March 13, 2010


When in the company of believers, we often refer to the fellowship. When our kids as teens said they were going over to someone’s house for fellowship, they meant to convey a safe environment where we didn’t need worry. (When a teen says they’re going somewhere for fellowship, it’s generally a con job. They use [...]

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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. [...]

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New officers in the Territory

by Jim Knaggs on February 12, 2010


Lt. Colonels Park and Yoon have arrived in the territory today. He is the new Assistant Chief Secretary and she is the Special Projects Officer of Women’s Ministries. Just arriving from Seoul, Korea, they were divisional leaders in Seoul prior to their appointments here.
We wish them well and trust that we will be an encouragement [...]

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Victoria Bushfires + one year

by Jim Knaggs on February 5, 2010


When reflecting on the year that has passed since Black Saturday it is so hard to find the words that accurately describe the tragedy and devastation that the worst bushfires in Australian history brought to so many Victorian communities. Like most Australians, the images of the fires, the magnitude of the loss and the sense [...]

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What value faith?

by Jim Knaggs on January 10, 2010


Even generic faith is valuable. We trust those we love. That means we have faith in them.
Faith in it’s deepest sense is that which defines our relationship with God.

It is essential. No faith…no relationship.
The measure of our faith defines our measure of God. Large faith = great God.
Our faith defines our life outcomes. Whether successful [...]

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