When our family village is not built on biology We’ve probably all at some time or another heard the saying “It takes a village to raise a child”. It’s been attributed to...
Achieving a just and equal world for all Many of us know the experience of having an unfinished project lurking somewhere in the back of our consciousness, if not in our immediate field of vision. Wh...
The God who goes beyond gender stereotypes. On Sunday 8 March, International Women’s Day will be observed around the world. This annual occasion celebrates women’s achievements, but it...
Relying on God took Sylvia on a journey from conflict to calmness. I was a person who did not know how to communicate well. I was shy, hardly had any friends and felt inferior about my inability to c...
TV chef Liz Egan finds her volunteer work at Kingston Gardens Salvation Army an enriching experience. Liz Egan admits with a smile that she is often recognised by people coming into The Salvation Arm...
For 20 years, Daniel* has been in and out of prison, struggling with addiction. He recently celebrated a full year clean and sober. Today I don’t blame my past or anyone for my drug-taking and...
I confess. I’m a ‘Blockhead’, a fan of Channel 9’s renovation show The Block. I’m not much interested in the personalities, tears and dramas that come with each epis...
When we’re feeling overwhelmed we can call out to Jesus and ask him for help. Have you ever been in a situation where you were scared? Really scared? Fear is a powerful emotion that can come v...
Check your TV guide, International Television Day is coming. It’s been said by many in recent years: we have access to more television stations than ever before but there is less worth watchin...
How sport and the Salvos brought Jared back to God. I didn’t grow up in a Christian family and although I knew about God, I was never encouraged to have a relationship with him. Despite this,...