I represent the Salvation Army on a Multi-Faith Council that addresses the issue of poverty in Ontario. Last week we met together, and it happened to be on international women’s day. The devotional before our meeting was being led by one of our members, a Jewish rabbi, who was fasting that day due to a religious observance. He …
It’s March already, and we shift our focus to justice and reconciliation. It truly is the perfect theme for a month like this when we enter fully into the Lenten season and feel a little bit of spring coming along. As a reminder, Lent is a Christian season of preparing, fasting and praying for about 40 …
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Love …
On Feb 14, Gateway and Florence Booth House celebrate their 17th anniversaries! As we celebrate Valentine’s Day we also celebrate the histories of these two shelters. Prayer O God of love, we pray thee to give us love: Love in our thinking, love in our speaking, Love in our doing, and love in the hidden …
“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on …
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Even though this is the 5th Monday in January, it feels like the month just flew by. February is just around the corner and I for one can hardly …
Once again I’d like to wish each of you a peace and joy filled 2017! The Advent and Christmas seasons have ended. We have also celebrated the Epiphany this past Friday, which is so relevant to the work that we do. Epiphany Day is the culmination of the Advent and Christmas seasons. On this Day, also known …
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs, and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Happy New Year! It’s 2017 if you can believe it. I hope everyone had a good time yesterday bringing in the New Year. I suspect some of you did that …
