Strangers Here, Citizens There
Imagine waking up one day and realizing you can’t stay where you are. Not because you want to, but because staying means danger—real danger. Your home, the place filled with…
Reclaiming the Rhythm of Rest
In a world that never slows down, where schedules are packed and expectations are high, rest can feel like a distant dream. But from the beginning, God established a pattern—a…
The Peacemakers’ Path: Bringing God’s Peace to Our Communities
We live in a world where conflict is commonplace. Whether it’s a disagreement between friends, an issue between neighbours, or a war between nations, peace often seems elusive. Yet, in…
Welcoming the Stranger: A Salvationist Response to Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Imagine being forced to leave your home. Not for a vacation. Not by choice. But because your life, or the lives of those you love, is at risk. War, persecution,…
Gambling vs. God’s Values: Where Salvationists Stand
Gambling is an issue that touches many lives, often leaving behind a trail of broken dreams, families, and finances. In South Africa, where gambling is a billion-rand industry, this issue…
Fighting the Hidden Battle: Where Salvationists Stand on Pornography
South Africa ranks among the top consumers of pornography globally, with statistics revealing that children as young as eight are being exposed. A News24 article highlights that 57% of females…
Freedom for the Captives: How You Can Fight Modern Slavery
In a world overwhelmed by injustice, each of us can play a vital role in fighting modern slavery and human trafficking. This issue affects millions, including vulnerable children, refugees, and…
Our God-Given Role in Creation: A Call to Stewardship
Introduction: Understanding Genesis 1:26-28 Genesis 1:26-28 is foundational in understanding our relationship with creation. This passage not only highlights the order of creation but also our expected stewardship over God's…
Biblical Truths and Ancestral Worship: A Salvationist’s Guide
I am personally expressing this in my capacity as a soldier and now an officer in leadership in The Salvation Army Southern Africa Territory. Ancestral worship is probably one of…
What about the death penalty?
In a country and world weary of crime and longing for justice, people, in fear and frustration, often turn their thoughts to the death penalty. It’s seen as a potential…