Articles
Everyday rhythms of grace
A personal journey to a healthy mind, body and spirit Words Christine Waller 2020 was a season where we all needed a whole bunch of grace. July 2020 was when I chose to offer that grace to myself. I w...
A sceptic transformed
Left: Zoe, with her puppy Jessie May, is living proof that God is really there, no matter what your life looks like. Right: Major Sandra Nottle holds the poem Zoe wrote and painted the day she became...
The freedom of letting go
Decluttering the house and heart Words Belinda Davis A few weeks ago we moved house. This means that, for a number of weeks, we had boxes in various states of ‘packed-ness’ around our ho...
Meeting people at their point of need
Major Topher Holland oversaw the Salvos’ response to the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires. Salvo teams assist those impacted by traumatic events Words Holly Reed As General Manager of The Salvati...
Forgiveness - releasing the pain
Taking steps to move forward with our lives Words Lyn Beasy It is fairly certain that none of us will go through life without being hurt by others. But it is how we respond to those hurts that will de...
The freedom of forgiveness
Letting go and choosing who you want to be Words Dr Catherine Philpot Some situations have a sting in the tail. While they’re upsetting, hurtful and disappointing at the time, the after-effects...
Inviting people on the journey to reconciliation
Uncle Vince Ross was was presented with The Salvation Army's highest honour, the Order of the Founder, during the launch of the organisation's National Reconciliation Action Plan. Words Lauren Martin...
Pizza and choir
Taking time to rejuvenate both body and soul Words Rebecca Moore It was drawing towards the end of the six-week Christmas holidays. My children were aged three, four, 10 and 11 at the time, and the ho...
Love and loss unites Kangaroo Valley
A story of renewal Words Naomi Singlehurst In the picturesque NSW hamlet of Kangaroo Valley, a stunning river creates an idyllic backdrop for both locals and tourists who flock to the area over...
Running on empty
Sometimes being stopped in our tracks is just what we need Words Rebecca Moore It was a busy school morning. I managed to get my four children out the door but with only minutes to spare. As we all bu...