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Real-life stories of faith

Sharing and hearing stories has a way of inspiring and encouraging us all. We hope and pray these stories uplift you on your journey of faith.

If something you’ve read or watched sparks a thought or a question, your local Salvos would love to hear from you.

The transforming power of God's love: Gail's story

3 March 2025

Along with a small team, including her corps officer (minister), every Friday, Gail lovingly cooks for and serves her community through the ‘Meeting Place’, a community café and safe space at Wodonga Salvation Army. Gail loves chat...

Finding faith, beauty and purpose through mental health challenges: Justin's story

3 March 2025

Justin served with the Brisbane Broncos for many years. Photo courtesy Mark Glancy, Capture Headshots Photography. If you’re strugg...

Music, family, faith and love: Bridget's story

3 March 2025

Bridget (left) pictured with her mum and Bill Hunter from the Salvos. Less than three years ago, Bridget — a talented harpist ...

Faith, love and second chances: Eric's story

3 March 2025

Eric is soon to be married and now works for The Salvation Army Removed as a toddler from a family plagued by addiction and violence, Eric...

Good news of Easter: Manrhing's story

3 March 2025

Born in Chin State, Myanmar, I was later forced to flee to escape political persecution. From 2001, for the next ten years, I lived as a ref...

From overwhelming anger to peace through Jesus: Paul’s Easter story

15 February 2024

Sense of abandonment led Paul to drug and alcohol abuse, he finally reached out for help with addiction and then connected with a Salvation ...

Battle scars can be beautiful: Rene's Easter story

5 February 2024

Rene, public speaker and author of book, Battle Scars Are Beautiful, From Victim to Victory, now peace with God, joy and hope for the future...

Finding peace and purpose: Brad’s Easter story

1 February 2024

Brad Thorn, with an extraordinary list of rugby league and international games and wins to his name, shares his story of finding peace and p...

Honouring a heritage of holiness and hope: Mia’s Easter story

1 February 2024

For Mia, Salvation Army and its founders Catherine and William Booth have had a profound impact on her faith, hope, song writing, and passio...

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