Jose, above, has found hope and meaning in life and is now dedicated to caring for others. Jose’s journey from addiction to freedom Words Naomi Singlehurst As Christmas 2021 a...
The Salvos play an active part in the Nuer Christian Church, especially at Christmas. Words Simone Worthing The Berwick (Vic.) Salvos, like many others around the country, is home to a large South Sud...
Making up for lost time as borders come down Words Paul Hateley The world was gripped by war in 1943 when Bing Crosby released the song, I’ll be Home for Christmas. The lyrics resonated with so...
Ongoing support opens new doors for Carley Words Holly Reed, Pallavi Singhal, and Naomi Singlehurst When the Salvos first began supporting Carley*, she was living in highly insecure housing with...
Christmas – the story of a God who chooses to be present Words Anthony Hunt As I recently reflected on Christmas celebrations over the years, what stood out was not the gifts, not the food (whi...
Sharing a few fun hours in the kitchen to make budget-friendly Christmas treats. Photos Tegan Austin. Words Simone Worthing Majors Cathryn and Mark Williamson are Salvo officers (pastors) and award-wi...
Danny gives hope and dignity to others after overcoming his own battles. Words Naomi Singlehurst “For me, life is all about trying to give a little bit of connection and hope to others in need...
Jesus the culmination of a divine plan for the world Words Kelvin Alley I spent my early days growing up on a dairy farm. Life was relatively simple. We went without many things, but somehow my paren...
Discovering hope and joy in a season of anxiousness Words Jo-anne Brown Historically, the first Christmas was announced as “good news of great joy”, and common themes leading up to Chri...
'The Annunciation', 1898, by Henry Ossawa Tanner, American (active France), 1859–1937. Oil on canvas, 57 × 71 1/4 inches. Purchased with the W. P. Wilstach Fund, 1899. Image courtesy Phila...