Joycelyn McIver. A journey of healing and service.
Aug 31, 2023
Joycelyn McIver had a challenging childhood, but in the midst of this, was beautifully loved and cared for by families within the Salvos. Her story is rich with the human experience. Courage in the face of hardship, gratitude for her many blessings and a deep and enduring faith and confidence in the goodness...
Love - even when you don't really want to.
Aug 27, 2023
When we position ourselves to love others, we often find ourselves compelled to behave in loving ways, when it might well be the last thing we really want to do. The lovely Sue is rarely inclined to love me but she has to, because we are married. Mark's gospel records a guy called Simon who was forced to carry Jesus'...
Katharine Brown. Ghanaian Occupational Therapist
Aug 24, 2023
Katharine grew up in Sydney and says she was a bit of a party girl, but her life turned around when she wholeheartedly embraced Christian faith. She ended up serving at a Salvo rehabilitation centre in Ghana for 13 years before returning to Australia, marrying Russell and joining him as the officer at Fairfield Salvos...
The cruel humour of a group.
Aug 20, 2023
Jesus was ridiculed and hurt by the soldiers who dressed him up in a robe, put a crown of thorns on his head and bowed before him in mock worship. Humour that is cruel is particularly hurtful and people sometimes get caught up in the mob mentality of it all and just go along with it. Adam Goodes was an outspoken...
Viv Callander. A life of love and adventure.
Aug 17, 2023
Viv Callander has been beautiful friend to the lovely Sue and I for over 30 years. Not always in the same city, but always close. Viv and her husband Ian are retired Salvo officers and have three wonderful daughters and 6 grandchildren. They have served in the Salvos for over 42 years and even did a stint...