In this series, we are exploring our CHRIST-centred, OTHERS-focused faith. We now come to R—responsibility. We are called to faithfully use all we are for God’s glory. Major Deana Zelinsky reflects on how responsibility encompasses stewardship, discernment and decision-making, relation to authority, and our response to God’s call.
After an embarrassing incident with her mother, it occurred to Joyce Starr Macias that there was a similarity between my initial attitude toward the plants and the way we often treat people. By valuing each person as a unique creation of God, she now sees the beautiful blossoms of new friendships developing. "I’m expecting those blooms will keep flourishing even for people like me who weren’t born with a green thumb!" she says.
"The Salvation Army was and is the best place for me because that’s where God told me to go."
Re-enact the night before the Crucifixion with a Tenebrae service.
The Salvation Army corps in Buchans, N.L., starts a family night theme bag to connect people and give families a fun activity to do at home.
The Salvation Army in Glace Bay hosted a free clothing giveaway to supply coats, clothing, cold-weather gear and other essential items.
"Music is a way for me to understand God," says Elizabeth Shepherd, world-renowned jazz musician and Salvation Army member.
"It has been particularly inspiring and hopeful to hear how our Salvation Army mission partners are finding ways to work together."
Many of us have a dark past, and when we recall that past, we feel unworthy to serve God and share His good news with others. But God used a former prostitute, Rahab, to help His chosen people. He saw in her a brave heart and a strong soul.
The Salvation Army will return to Massey Hall in Toronto for the 2023 INSPIRE Conference and Congress.
