Look for the following in May’s magazines:
THE WAR CRY
120 Years in Halifax
In March, the Canadian Staff Band visited the provincial capital to celebrate this memorable milestone. Read about Pier 21, where a civic reception was held to honour the Army’s involvement in helping new immigrants enter Canada
Officership Training
As men and women continue to respond to God’s call to full-time service, Major Sandra Rice, training principal, talks about preparations being made for the new Winnipeg CFOT and affirms the territory’s commitment to a tailored training program
Lessons From a Lifetime
A mother shares that “when God is first in the life of a family, there are no regrets, just mountains of blessings.”
31 Prayers for Our Children and Youth
The greatest thing we can do for our young people is to pray
Plus our regular features, including Spiritual Connection and a report on the recent Power Symposium.
FAITH & FRIENDS
Mother’s Day Special: Too Young for a Heart Attack
When it looked like Daina Doucet’s daughter was going to lose her baby, she relied on God for strength and direction
Darth Vader Returns in Revenge of the Sith
In the final Star Wars movie Anakin is seduced by the power of the dark side. But could he have resisted the evil one?
At the End of His Rope
When Ryan came to The Salvation Army, he wasn’t just seeking help for his schizophrenia; he came looking for someone who wouldn’t give up on him
Operation Iraq
Tim Bohr, a Military Chaplain and Salvation Army Family Pastor from B.C., discovers God’s peace in a war zone
HORIZONS (May-June issue)
FEATURE
Articles from the Ethics Centre Power Symposium.
Are Employees Part of the Army?
The concept of covenant engages the hearts and minds of officers. Why not others who work within our Movement, too?
by Dr James Read
Transforming Power
Jesus used His authority to reverse cultural definitions, subvert power structures and bring honour to the helpless
by Major Ray Harris
Growing Up Army
Young people often find themselves caught between the identity of authority figures and their own quest to discover themselves
by Aimee Patterson Read
Idol Rich
When it comes to defending the poor, the Church is failing miserably. Too often we are no different than the rest of the world
by Dion Oxford
The Media and the Message
The Church can no longer afford to be silent. If we want to have an impact on society, we need to share our stories
by Lorna Dueck
Is Greed Good?
From the NHL lockout to Martha Stewart’s fall from grace, the desire for wealth and possessions exerts a powerful grip on society
by Captain Geoff Ryan
THE EDGE
Star Wars: Episode III
In Revenge of the Sith Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the power of the dark side. But could he have resisted the evil one?
Giving Youth a Voice II
The conclusion of the interview with Commissioner M. Christine MacMillan, leader of The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda
The Day of Pentecost
Without warning the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles. But is the Holy Spirit still at work in us today?
Count the Cost
How does your faith balance out? What are you willing to sacrifice?
Take the Plunge
Experience the intensity found in God’s Word by exploring these two-week journeys into the Bible
Operation World
Many of us want to pray for the world, but we’re not sure how to go about it. Here are some ways you can pray.
