Articles
The privilege of peace
As a chaplain, Captain Alexis, centre, is an integral part of the Royal Australian Air Force. Teaching our children the meaning behind Anzac Day traditions When I became a Salvos officer (...
A day in the life of ... Major Brett Gallagher, Chief Commissioner, Red Shield Defence Services
Major Brett Gallagher leads The Salvation Army Red Shield Defence Services (RSDS). Over the coming months, Salvos Magazine will feature different people from all walks of life who are part of the vari...
My life has completely turned around
The Salvos’ Alcohol and Others Drugs Services help people like Ava turn their lives around. When Ava* formed a relationship with God and connected with a caring Salvos church community, h...
My fine is paid
Buying a ticket to help someone out is not so easy on Bulgarian trams. An incident on a Bulgarian tram reflects the Easter message. Words Kathleen Johansson Captain Kathleen Johannson is an Australian...
Humiliated for the sake of the world
Why people through the ages have been drawn to the message of a crucified king. Words Mark Stephens “Christianity is the only major religion to have as its central event the humiliation of its...
From a bad dream to a new life
Francis’ childhood was filled with fear and trauma, which flowed into years of crime and addiction. At the height of his addiction – exhausted and emaciated – he cried a de...
The journey to the cross continues
Reflections on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus In this second of a two-part Easter series, Salvos officer (pastor) Captain Amanda Hart shares her thoughts on the events in the week le...
The Easter story
A path to hope Words Julia Hosking Despite hot cross buns and Easter eggs appearing on store shelves from early January, Easter is not an easily understood Christian holiday. It can be a little...
Glimpsing hope at Easter
Celebration of new life rolls away the stone of adversity Words Jo-anne Brown Once upon a time, in a place far away, as a long, cold winter drew to a close, a woman gazed out her window, longing...
A day in the life of ... Olive Mereyato
Believing in the potential of young people Over the coming months, Salvos Magazine will feature different people from all walks of life who are part of the varied work of the Salvos across the c...