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The Salvation Army’s Friday night drop-in program provides an oasis of safety and hope in Regina’s inner city
June 30, 2009 by Ken Ramstead 1 Comment
For many people in Regina, the end of the week means happy hour at a local pub. Now the talk is all about the Friday night drop-in program at The Salvation Army’s Haven of Hope Church. “I’ve seen so many lives changed,” says Captain Terri Wallace, community and family services officer. “People are looking at things differently. They’re connecting with God and the Bible. That’s why … [Read more...]
Is Satan real or just the personification of evil?
June 30, 2009 by Major Geoff Ryan 8 Comments
“Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds.” —Shakespeare, Ninety Fourth Sonnet “No theodicy that does not take the Devil fully into consideration is likely to be persuasive.” —Jeffrey B. Russell, Mephistopheles Have you heard of Flip Wilson? He was the first African-American comedian to get his own prime time TV variety show. It aired from 1970-1974. My brother and I used … [Read more...]
Just because God brought you together, doesn’t mean married life is going to be easy
June 30, 2009 by Major Bob Armstrong Leave a Comment
Why do people marry? What does a good relationship look like? What makes love last? One of the reasons marriage can be so difficult is because of what we think “love” is. The jumbled impressions and false expectations we receive from the media, family, friends and even the Church can leave us confused and discouraged. Here are some myths about love and marriage, followed by truths that can … [Read more...]
After the tsunami struck Sri Lanka, The Salvation Army helped 45,700 people rebuild their homes and livelihoods
June 29, 2009 by Linda Leigh with photos by Jeremy Watt Leave a Comment
At first the sea appeared to be retreating. There was sand as far as the eye could see. Vacationers sipping papaya juice, and excited children enjoying their holiday, watched the bizarre behaviour of the Indian Ocean. Then, in a flash, it turned on them. The first onslaught of water drenched houses and businesses. Then second and third waves, up to 15 metres high, charged the shore. Terror reigned … [Read more...]
Not too many Salvationists have a Nobel Prize to their credit. But Dr. Trevor Lewis’ work contributed to a clearer understanding of climate change
June 29, 2009 1 Comment
Together with a team of scientists who participated in a project on climate change, Dr. Trevor Lewis was awarded the Nobel Prize in recognition of their efforts to provide information on climate change and what can be done to counteract it. Dr. Lewis is a soldier at Victoria Citadel and a third-generation member of The Salvation Army. Salvationist.ca interviewed Dr. Lewis about his work and … [Read more...]
Will scientists one day be able to wipe out a person’s painful past?
June 26, 2009 by Captain Amy Reardon & Dr. James Read Leave a Comment
Dear Jim, We live in exciting days, don’t we? Science marches on. There are new developments, inventions and discoveries all the time. Sometimes they give us hope; sometimes they incite fear. And sometimes it could go either way, depending on your perspective. Take, for example, a bit of science recently reported on the Toronto Star’s website. Here’s a development that can’t help but … [Read more...]
Recording features Robert Redhead’s Deus Vobiscum
June 26, 2009 Leave a Comment
This new CD commemorates the Canadian Staff Band’s 40th anniversary and is the first album to be released under Bandmaster John Lam. In addition to the title track by Leslie Condon, the disk also includes Robert Redhead’s Deus Vobiscum, which tells the story of the sinking of the Empress of Ireland, enhanced by the composer’s own narration. Several items by Canadian composers are also … [Read more...]
Have we have allowed our technology to outrun our theology?
June 25, 2009 by Major Julie Slous, D.Min. 1 Comment
Social commentators for the last 10 years have readily labeled the times in which we are living as postmodern. I wonder, however, if we are not at another turning point in history. Are we also living in post-verbal times? The question has been triggered for me in a number ways over the past few months. Our youngest daughter recently received a cell phone for her birthday. A good thing Mom and … [Read more...]
When you feel incomplete, unfinished or distressed by your shortcomings, have confidence in God’s promise and provision
June 24, 2009 by Captain Kristian Simms 1 Comment
When I start a task, I like to see it completed. For example, last week I had every intention to mow my lawn. I began to cut the grass and things were going quite well. But then it began to rain, so I had to go inside and wait for a better time to finish it. I’m sure that my neighbours laughed at my partially completed lawn as they drove by. I didn’t find it as funny, though, as I wanted to … [Read more...]
Knowing you are where God wants you to be is the best security in the world
June 23, 2009 by Major Beverly Ivany Leave a Comment
Many people today are uncertain about their meaning and purpose in life. Those called to officership have the opportunity to lead the Army into the future. Some, however, hesitate to answer this call from God. Considering the cost, this is understandable. Unconditional surrender to God’s will requires courage, boldness and humility. I asked officers from across the territory to express what … [Read more...]
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