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Our forgetful God
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Our forgetful God

The radical teachings of Jesus continue to change lives today Words Dean Clarke I don’t always remember things. I forget messages, where I put my keys, and people’s birthdays. Just after...

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The messiness of Christmas
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The messiness of Christmas

Photo by Gareth Harper on Unsplash Celebrating the hope of Christmas that includes us all Words Belinda Cassie It is just under a couple of weeks until Christmas. Bah humbug! One of my work colleagues...

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Waiting Expectantly
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Waiting Expectantly

Reflections on the season of Advent Words Amanda Hart Most of us are familiar with Advent calendars – the calendars of all shapes, sizes, and materials that involve opening a little drawer, box...

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Something truly worth celebrating
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Something truly worth celebrating

In a world of chaos, there is always hope Words General Brian Peddle What a year 2021 has been! In these past 12 months, our world has continued to face up to the challenge and reality of the COVID-19...

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Safe House support for victim-survivors of forced marriage
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Safe House support for victim-survivors of forced marriage

The Trafficking and Slavery Safe House supports the women in a caring and encouraging environment. Words Claudia Cummins The Salvation Army established Australia’s first Trafficking and Slavery...

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Australians taking a gamble during lockdowns
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Australians taking a gamble during lockdowns

Working group formed to combat gambling harm. Words Jessica Morris Australians have found different ways to cope through COVID-19 lockdowns. While many have been positive, there has been a worrying i...

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While we wait
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While we wait

Reflections on the season of Advent Words Amanda Hart Most of us are familiar with Advent calendars – the calendars of all shapes, sizes, and materials that involve opening a little drawer, box...

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A lifetime of Christmas care
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A lifetime of Christmas care

Brayden, left, and his siblings have been collecting for The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal all their lives. Words Naomi Singlehurst  Very few people could say they had been a Christmas volunte...

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The story of poverty
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The story of poverty

Salvo program participants painted images of what poverty meant to them, emphasising the love and support they have received to help rebuild their lives. Art exhibition paints people’s exp...

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The power of good news
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The power of good news

Filling your mind with what’s good for your heart  Words Janine Donaldson  It is always a great feeling to be on the receiving end of some good news, and let’s face i...

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