The South Pacific and East Asia Zonal Leaders Conference, held on the island of Bali in Indonesia, was led by the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Robin Dunster. Territorial, command and regional leaders joined together in discussion, reflection, fellowship and prayer. The Chief was supported by the International Secretary for South Pacific and East Asia, Commissioner Barry Pobjie, Commissioner … [Read more...]
Chief of the Staff Presides Over Zonal Leaders Conference
THE South Pacific and East Asia Zonal Leaders Conference, held on the island of Bali in Indonesia, was led by the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Robin Dunster
February 27, 2009 Leave a Comment
Regina’s Haven of Hope and Health
At the William Booth Special Care Home in Regina, dedicated staff provide care for the body and soul
February 27, 2009 by Ken Ramstead Leave a Comment
We have an unofficial motto here,” declares Ivy Scobie, executive director of the William Booth Special Care Home in Regina: “ ‘We’re working in the resident’s home; the resident is not living in our workplace.’ How would you treat someone if you went into their home? I say to the staff, ‘Just remember, you’re the guest.’ ” This resident-focused philosophy is one of the keys … [Read more...]
Suburban Spirituality
I have heard it said: “Everyone else is doing church in the suburbs; we don’t need to be there.” I assure you this is not the case …
February 27, 2009 by Captain Debra Blackman Leave a Comment
I was surfing Web sites the other day when I noticed a funky-looking Bible titled My City, My God. It’s a New Testament full of coloured pages and personal testimonies designed to appeal to urban youth. Urban ministry seems to be on everyone’s mind these days. Those who have laboured long and hard in the impoverished urban setting tell me that for many years they survived: under funded, under … [Read more...]
Patience Revisited
There are rewards to placing our trust in God
February 27, 2009 by Commissioner Marilyn D. Francis Leave a Comment
There are definite benefits that come from practicing patience. We develop the exciting virtue of being able to “stand still.” We learn the importance of trusting in God. And we grow in spiritual maturity as we surrender more fully to God’s will and direction. Let me share with you 20 positive results that come from practicing patience. These have been adapted from Dr Charles … [Read more...]
Living Right-Side Up
Soul friends can help you find spiritual direction in a topsy-turvy world
February 27, 2009 by Major Howard Smartt Leave a Comment
If Jesus came to turn our world right-side up, why do so many of his followers continue to live such upside-down lives? Why do I?” I often wonder about this question, posed by Christian psychologist and spiritual director Gary Moon in his book Falling for God: Saying Yes to His Extravagant Proposal. Moon writes: “If Jesus came to our planet so that all who would listen could be restored to … [Read more...]
CSI Flashlights
With the light of God illuminating our very lives, shouldn’t we possess clarity about what is right and wrong?
February 26, 2009 by Major Fred Waters Leave a Comment
Is there another television program that’s made flashlights more popular than CSI? This “whodunit” program frequently features the detective sleuths at a murder scene with their flashlights in hand searching for clues. No matter the time of day or night, these men and women need no great beams of lights─they only require a flashlight! As I watch the show I always wonder why they don’t … [Read more...]
Mom, I’m Pregnant
When my daughter told me the news I didn’t know how to respond
February 25, 2009 by Major Kathie Chiu 3 Comments
"Mom, I’m pregnant.” The words felt like a hammer blow. Did my daughter just say what I thought she said? “I’m going to have a baby,” 17-year-old Sarah confirmed. My husband, Ed, and I sat in stunned silence. When words finally came, I couldn’t hold back: “How could you? What were you thinking?” Sarah and her boyfriend sat there staring at me, not knowing what to say. I … [Read more...]
Hungry for God
Fasting helps us draw closer to God and find ourselves fit for the Kingdom work to which he calls us
February 25, 2009 by Lt-Colonel Janet Munn Leave a Comment
Before Jesus began his public ministry he went into the wilderness to fast for 40 days. When it was over, he returned “in the power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14). If fasting was key for Jesus to operate on this earth in spiritual power, the same must be true for his disciples. Unfortunately, his original disciples often missed the point. Although Jesus gave them tremendous spiritual authority, … [Read more...]
Spiritual Abuse
It’s not a new phenomenon, but there are steps we can take to avoid perpetuating age-old patterns of harmful behaviour
February 24, 2009 by Major Brian Armstrong 3 Comments
It’s not something we like to think about, but sadly, spiritual abuse in the Church happens far too frequently to be ignored. According to Spiritual Abuse Recovery International, it occurs when someone in a position of spiritual authority, whose task and calling is to serve, equip, nurture and help others understand their freedom in Christ, misuses that authority to manipulate, control and … [Read more...]
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