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As Salvation Army soldiers, we’re called to break the bonds of wickedness and the chains of injustice.
July 26, 2012 by Major Danielle Strickland 1 Comment
When my eldest son was four, he was interested in superheroes. So, when we saw an old War Cry that featured an image of a Salvation Amy soldier armed with a sword fighting an evil dragon, we used it to explain to him how Salvation Soldier was the best superhero of all. However, my son was quick to point out that the Salvation Soldier image was in black and white and must be very old. “There is … [Read more...]
Before we accomplish great things for God, we need to focus on our own spiritual health.
April 20, 2012 by Major Danielle Strickland Leave a Comment
Dawson Trotman, founder of the Navigators discipleship program, used a slogan to fuel his movement: Think big. Start small. Go deep. It’s something I read very early in my ministry and it resonated within me. The problem I’ve discovered in most people’s lives is not their inability to dream or to envision—we’ve got vision statements and dreamers aplenty. The real crunch happens when our … [Read more...]
In our faith journeys, we should run the race with perseverance and encourage others along the way.
March 8, 2012 by Major Danielle Strickland Leave a Comment
I’m not sure what your new year’s resolutions were, but the statistics are not very encouraging. Apparently only 20 percent of people keep their resolutions past March. We don’t seem to know how to finish what we start. Years ago, I started running simply to work off some extra calories. Eventually, I became inspired by the activity of running itself. I ran a marathon in San Diego called … [Read more...]
Our relationship with the developing world is about more than just money.
February 15, 2012 by Major Danielle Strickland 2 Comments
I like that we refer to our relationship with other Salvation Army territories as Partners in Mission. It’s a lovely idea. The problem is that we often don’t act like great partners. Perhaps because the imbalance is so economically visible and we over-emphasize the financial appeals, we tend to make our partnership all about money. Now, don’t get me wrong, it is about money. The western … [Read more...]
When we view others in the image of God, we foster a world in which everyone has value and dignity.
January 6, 2012 by Major Danielle Strickland 1 Comment
Recently I listened to a CBC interview with Marni Kotak, a performance artist who “performed” the live birth of her son in a Brooklyn, N.Y., art gallery. Kotak said that creating life was the highest art form there is. There was no topping the birth of a human being. I think God agrees with her—perhaps not about performance art—but about the glory of human life. Deep within our … [Read more...]
When we share our wealth with others, we embrace the true spirit of Christmas
December 14, 2011 by Major Danielle Strickland Leave a Comment
On September 17, protesters calling themselves “The 99 Percent” gathered in New York to demand change from the top one percent of America that control the nation’s financial institutions. Since these Occupy Wall Street demonstrations began, similar “occupy” campaigns have spread to over 70 North American cities, including Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. The protesters are railing … [Read more...]
I’m getting tired of fatalism, superstition and flawed theology influencing our Christian faith. So, I want to state some things bluntly, just to set the record straight.
October 7, 2011 by Major Danielle Strickland 4 Comments
There is a saying in my family, “Luck is for pagans.” My nine-year-old son grew up saying it and we find it hilarious most of the time—awkward at others. The most striking thing about his response is realizing how much we use the term. It seems superstition laced with fatalism is running rampant in the world—even in the Christian community. While speaking with a Christian woman the … [Read more...]
Throughout his ministry, Jesus promoted the dignity and equality of women. He affirmed, honoured and encouraged them in their faith, gave them dignity, equality and value, and talked about them to men as positive examples of faith.
September 7, 2011 by Major Danielle Strickland 1 Comment
Jesus vigorously promoted the dignity and equality of women in the midst of a male-dominated society. This is an amazing thing. Considering most, if not all of the rabbis, plus the Pharisees, the Romans, the laws and the customs, were united in their horrible treatment of women, Jesus really stands out. In every interaction Jesus had with women he showed respect toward them and treated them as … [Read more...]
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