More Than Capable
Salvationist Nadine Reid proves that anyone can make a difference, no matter who they are.
by Janessa HynesBorn with Down syndrome, Reid’s life is a testament to the fact that disabilities do not define capabilities.
Born with Down syndrome, Reid’s life is a testament to the fact that disabilities do not define capabilities.
Current divisional commander to enter honourable retirement.
Reinventing ourselves is a process we all go through at varying levels at different stages of our lives. Often, it’s in response to the ebb and flow of life experiences, changing our attitudes and goals as we face new opportunities or circumstances. Going from being single into a relationship, becoming a parent, moving into a new career—life presents us with new challenges, new opportunities and new paths to follow. But sometimes, reinventing ourselves is not a choice. Like Moonlight Blonde, it can be forced upon us.
As any married person knows, laughter is an essential ingredient in a happy marriage. Phil Callaway often speak to couples about the three Cs that help lay a solid foundation. Here is what they are:
The Salvation Army appreciates Pope Francis’s unwavering commitment to interfaith discourse and is grateful for the ecumenical dialogue fostered under his papacy.
Dr. Aimee Patterson, a Christian ethics consultant at The Salvation Army Ethics Centre in Winnipeg, and Clara Pina, communications manager for The Salvation Army Thrift Store National Recycling Operations (NRO), discuss the role of thrift stores in protecting the environment and supporting local communities.
Glenn’s early years were marked by running away from home and stealing to survive, which landed him in prison. After his release, he briefly managed to hold down a job, but addiction prevented him from making lasting changes, leading him down a path of crime, homelessness and addiction. But as an adult, Glenn found hope and support through The Salvation Army.
On Good Friday, as Jesus hung on the cross, he spoke his final words. These seven sayings, gathered from the four Gospels, have often been used for prayer and reflection during Holy Week. Traditionally, they are known as “words”—of salvation, forgiveness, relationship, abandonment, distress, triumph and reunion. What do these words mean for those who are vulnerable and suffering today? Seven officers and employees who work in Salvation Army social services ministries contemplate these sayings.