21 April 2021

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...

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21 April 2021

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...

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20 April 2021

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...

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16 April 2021

We are more than the circumstances of our lives Words Bryce Davies I wonder if we sometimes define ourselves by how we tell our story. I often say things like, ‘I’m just a plumber ȁ...

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9 April 2021

Brett now works for the Salvos as a youth pastor in Brisbane. Words Naomi Singlehurst One night in 2005, Brett was woken from a deep sleep by a mysterious voice saying, “Brett, get up”. ...

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9 April 2021

The impact of really seeing and hearing someone Words Belinda Cassie I walked into my local coffee shop this morning, the one I go to most days, and the barista turned and said, “Saw you coming...

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9 April 2021

The real message of Easter is not about sweet treats. Words Belinda Davis There was a time when I really looked forward to Easter. The thought of receiving all those chocolate eggs was something that ...

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9 April 2021

The resurrection of Jesus is about restoring broken relationships. Words Janine and Robert Donaldson A friend of ours has a most intriguing collection of crosses, each from a different location and ea...

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31 March 2021

Understanding God's love for humankind Words Faye Michelson For me, Easter time is all about family. For a start, the extra days of leave on either side of the weekend create an ideal opportunity for ...

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31 March 2021

Words General Brian Peddle The Easter story resonates with life and hope, and how we desperately need these in our world today. Through the years of the Old Testament, we clung to the hope in the prop...

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