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Through different eyes
Celebrating the mixed emotions of Mother's Day Words Sandra Pawar Mother’s Day has always been a mixed bag of emotions for me. As far back as I can remember, I have both celebrated and grieved...
Lessons from my non-Indigenous Mum
Passing on important values to my own children Words Lucy Davis Being raised by a non-Indigenous mum has shaped me into a proud Aboriginal mum. My mum, who was faced with some of the most ‘in-y...
Celebrating 20 years of a new life
Craig is back in Sydney, serving in the same places that changed his life 20 years ago. Words Naomi Singlehurst and Lauren Martin Just a few weeks ago on Good Friday, the Salvos’ Captain Craig...
Fighting Macs stand tall in theatres of war
Salvos chaplains remembered for heroic service Words Lindsay Cox Three different wars in different terrains during different eras involved three different men who shared the nickname ‘Fighting...
From Anzac Cove to Calvary
The Western hunger for spirituality Words Simon Smart A few years ago, I stood in the early-morning light of a brilliantly clear day above the aqua waters at Anzac Cove, the stillness and rugged beaut...
Salvos make 'Anzac Day at home' resources available online
Words Simone Worthing Commemorating Anzac Day had always been part of life for Salvos officer (pastor) Captain Amy Jones. She grew up going to the annual dawn service and the parade with her dad, hear...
Finding freedom in prison
Kevin is now a volunteer at the same court where he was sentenced to prison. Photos KianWorthing Photography. Words Staff writers Born in Sydney in 1974, with an older brother and sister, Kevin Lawler...
Self-control in the face of injustice
Taking a breath to gain perspective Words Bryce Davies One of my all-time favourite movies is The Shawshank Redemption – the story of Andy Dufrense who is wrongfully sent to prison for the murd...
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Changing the impact of the past
Unpacking the mystery of anger Words Duncan Morris I have been working on managing my anger for almost 30 years. Today, I counsel men, women and children on how to accept their anger so it does not co...
Understanding anger
Using a misunderstood emotion to rebuild lives and relationships Words Karen Lattouf I think anger would have to be one of the most misunderstood of all emotions. Anger often gets a bad rap. Most peop...