The word empathy has become contentious, particularly in some Christian circles.

At its heart, Wake Up Dead Man is a locked-door mystery about a church that has adopted a posture of defensiveness, shutting out those it doesn’t understand in favour of protecting a group of faithful, yet closed-off, congregants who are terrified of the world. But that’s not the whole story.

"Dear Unity: Overdue Love Letters to Heal a Divided Church" contains 30 chapters, one written by General Peddle, from a variety of denominations and traditions, expressing a desire for unity among churches.

In the Gospel of John, Jesus provides seven names of relationship that teach us how we may be in relationship with him. Over this next year, we are going to visit each one of these “I am” statements of Jesus.

Let’s be the kind of church that claps. Not for the sake of noise, but for the sake of love.

While learning about the reality of gender-based violence is a good place to start, ultimately, we need to work toward ending it. The Canadian government has identified that combatting gender-based violence involves a multi-faceted approach that includes prevention, intervention and support for survivors. The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is involved in each of these approaches.

DEAR UNITY: OVERDUE LOVE LETTERS TO HEAL A DIVIDED CHURCH EDITED BY PHILIP RYALL Born out of the simple act of breaking bread, Dear Unity: Overdue Love Letters to Heal a Divided Church is a powerful new book that focuses on the importance of Christian unity. The idea first sparked when Australian author Philip Ryall and his wife, Jennie, invited

“We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.”—Nicene Creed

NEW & NOTABLE No Address Inspired by true events, No Address tells the moving story of a group of individuals experiencing homelessness. Released by Robert Craig Films, it is a powerful narrative about hope, humanity and resilience, following characters as they navigate life without a physical address. Through their stories, the film sheds

“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.”—1 Corinthians 12:12 Across the vast and diverse continent of Africa, The Salvation Army’s ministry—faithful service through corps and community development projects such as hospitals, health clinics and schools—is inspiring. Over many