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Seeing dads differently
A broader perspective on fatherhood Words Maris Depers Father’s Day is a great once-a-year opportunity to mark the day in the spirit of honouring fathers and their importance in our lives...
A treasured possession tied up in love
The greatest gift of all is available to everyone Words Dean Simpson I have a favourite tie. Most men my age do. It’s not a conventional tie, and I can guarantee no one else has one...
Dad, speak up!
Dean and his youngest grandchild, Lani, enjoy some winter fun together. Saying out loud the words children need to hear the most Words Dean Clarke “Can you please speak up?”...
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Victor thanks God for the Salvos
Victor with Salvos officer Major Narelle Jacobsen, says the Salvos at The Well at St Kilda Chapel saved his life. Words Victor My name is Victor, and I am writing to share my experience at...
Leave a little sparkle wherever you go
Reflecting God’s light by bringing joy to others Words Belinda Davis Are you a sparkly person? Someone whose presence brightens the space they inhabit or helps make the world a litt...
Walking together to a better future
Stan Grant was a special guest at a recent Salvation Army webinar where he spoke of his early life and being part of a new awakening. A powerful and passionate advocate for Indigenous Australians, Sta...
Hope, healing and music
Marshall connected with Major Adye Viney, right, at the Salvos Sunrise Centre in Darwin. Words Naomi Singlehurst Marshall, a talented musician, songwriter and Warlpiri Alyawarre man, talks...
Star-struck by God's heavenly tapestry
Faith strengthened amidst the vastness of space Words Phil Callaway Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson decided to go on a camping trip. After a sausage sandwich and some stories around the fire, they...
Finding hope in tines of war
Lieutenant Anastasia Pomytkina fled Ukraine with her daughter, Ariana, and is now serving refugees in Moldova. At the very beginning of the war, after nights in a dusty and damp bomb shelter, I...
Leading a war-torn region with courage and faith
Colonels Cheralynne and Kelvin Pethybridge lead the Salvos in Eastern Europe. Facing the crisis in Eastern Europe Australian Salvation Army officers (pastors) Colonels Cheralynne and Kelvin Peth...