The Foundation of True Greatness
Humility is not often celebrated in the world around us. In fact, in many ways, society promotes self-exaltation and personal achievement. But as followers of Jesus, we are called to…
Don’t take it with you!
As the year comes to a close, I can almost feel the weight of everything we've carried - our joys, our struggles, the moments of grace, and the moments of…
Pause and Ponder: Embracing the Space Between Christmas and the New Year
The gifts have been unwrapped, the leftovers are eaten or stacked in the fridge, and the twinkling lights that once set our hearts aglow now feel like background noise. Two…
Who is Jesus? He is Immanuel
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of…
Who is Jesus? He is Light
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”— John 1:5 (NIV) The flicker of a candle in a dark room can seem small, almost insignificant.…
Who is Jesus? He is the Light
As we step into the final week of Advent, Commissioner Torben Eliasen invites us to reflect on another beautiful answer to the question, “Who is Jesus?” This week, our Territorial…
Partnering for Change: The Salvation Army Joins Community in Supporting GBV Victims
Major Veronica Mkize, a retired Salvation Army officer who serves as the Corps Officer of Ibhayi Corps in the Eastern Cape Division, continues to make an impact in her community…
Ubuntu at Christmas: Serving Others with the Love of Christ
As Christmas approaches, there is a tangible sense of unity and togetherness in many South African communities. The air is filled with the buzz of preparations—people travelling home, families gathering,…
Who is Jesus? He is Life
“In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.” John 1:4 (NIV) What a beautiful thought, to consider that in Jesus there is life—real life, abundant…
Reclaiming Connection: Strengthening Family Bonds This Christmas
As Christmas draws near, our hearts often yearn for moments of connection. We crave time with family, the comfort of shared traditions - be it decorating a Christmas tree or…