Salvationist Glendene Barow's faith, family and friends pulled her through a life-threatening illness.
Award-winning author Jim Watkins was in a rough patch in his life. His latest projects had floundered and he was trying to figure out what to do with his life. Then two Salvation Army pastors knocked at his door--and his life changed.
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:
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.
For many people across Canada, The Salvation Army is often the first point of contact for someone experiencing poor mental health. In Yellowknife, a Salvation Army program aims to improve the quality of life for clients with mental-health diagnoses. “We try our best to make their lives as normal as possible,” says Kanishka Kawatra, supervisor of the mental-health program.
An initiative, developed after COVID-19, called the “Market Room” at the Salvation Army food bank in Truro, N.S., allows clients to have a comfortable experience when they come to pick up their food items.
“The inspiration was to give dignity back,” says Shannon Joy Skafte, community and family services worker.
A Minecraft Movie, in theatres now, is an adventure-comedy movie based on the 2011 video game “Minecraft,” As in the game, in real life, we all have unique talents. But while each of us is uniquely gifted, we’ve still got to put in the work. God created us with everything we need, including the self-discipline and courage to use our gifts for His glory. When we use our God-given talents the way He intended, anything is possible
Do we often take our senses for granted? Do we treasure them, thanking God for them on a regular basis? We ourselves might also have questions and doubt at times—perhaps even about our faith: If there is a God, why is this world in such a crazy state? Why suffering? Why so many things? Yet when we take time to pause and realize how we are so magnificently made, we must conclude that believing in God makes perfect sense.
Through love, marriage, infertility and sickness, Erica and Damian Azak have found a home in each other.
