Viewpoints

FA Cup final: Facing our giants

17 May 2025 | Viewpoint
As the FA Cup final kicks off, Lieutenant Luke Furlong reminds us that God is bigger than any opposition.

Are you on a race or a journey?

23 Apr 2025 | Viewpoint
As a new season of Race Across the World starts, Major Julian Watchorn asks if your life is about journeying to or journeying with.

Easter 2025: Courageous love

14 Apr 2025 | Easter, Viewpoint
Commissioner Jenine Main calls us to follow Jesus’ example and be bold in our faith.

Spring Statement 2025: Missed opportunities

4 Apr 2025 | Public Affairs, Viewpoint
Public Affairs Officer Chris Hartley outlines why The Salvation Army is calling for the government to go further in supporting the most vulnerable.

Wicked: Seeking change for good

7 Dec 2024 | Viewpoint
With Wicked out now in cinemas, Naomi Hill encourages us to seek justice and reconciliation where God has placed us.

The human cost of living

12 Oct 2024 | Viewpoint, Public Affairs
Captain (Dr) John Clifton (Blackpool Citadel) reflects on the impact of poverty on families across the UK today.

Seeking meaningful results

5 Oct 2024 | Viewpoint
As artificial intelligence starts to shape Google results, Ivan Radford considers how and what we search for.

2024 Paralympics: Building others up

24 Aug 2024 | Viewpoint, Sports mission
Ahead of the 2024 Paralympics, Amanda Say (Cwmbran) celebrates the privilege and responsibility we have to encourage each other.

A recipe for life

10 Aug 2024 | Viewpoint
Major Julian Watchorn encourages us to learn from the skills on display in Cooking with the Stars.

Paris 2024: The best we can be

27 Jul 2024 | Viewpoint, Sports mission
As Paris 2024 begins, Major Lynne Shaw encourages us to strive to be humbler, kinder and closer to Christ.

Election principles: Overcoming poverty

3 Jul 2024 | Viewpoint, Public Affairs
Ahead of the general election on 4 July, Captain John Clifton concludes a series of reflections about The Salvation Army’s four key principles for political candidates.

Election principles: Living safely and securely

27 Jun 2024 | Viewpoint, Public Affairs
Ahead of the general election on 4 July, Captain John Clifton continues a series of reflections about The Salvation Army’s four key principles for political candidates.

Election principles: Building a flourishing world

21 Jun 2024 | Viewpoint, Public Affairs
Ahead of the general election on 4 July, Captain John Clifton continues a series of reflections about The Salvation Army’s four key principles for political candidates.

Your vote matters!

8 Jun 2024 | Viewpoint, Public Affairs
Ahead of the UK general election on 4 July, Captain John Clifton encourages people to register to vote.

Appointments 2024: All change

14 Mar 2024 | Viewpoint, Appointments
Major Julie Johnson encourages us to pray for leaders as the annual change of appointments is announced.

Comfort and joy: News of great joy

16 Dec 2023 | Viewpoint, Christmas
In a series of Advent reflections, Lieutenant Nazia Yousaf celebrates the tidings of joy that Christmas brings.

Replay value

21 Oct 2023 | Viewpoint
As a new Super Mario Bros. game arrives in shops, Ivan Radford celebrates the unconditional fresh start that God’s love provides.

Keep in step

14 Oct 2023 | Viewpoint
With Strictly Come Dancing back on BBC One, Ivan Radford asks who’s taking the lead in your life.

Baked with love

7 Oct 2023 | Viewpoint
As viewers tune in to the new season of Bake Off, Stephanie Hope considers how God made us.

Veggie for a day… or longer?

30 Sep 2023 | Caring for creation, Viewpoint
Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts encourages us to try a meat-free diet for World Vegetarian Day (1 October).

Choose love every time

23 Sep 2023 | Viewpoint
As viewers pick the ending of Netflix’s Choose Love, Lyn Woods considers how we make decisions as Christians.

Love thy neighbours

16 Sep 2023 | Viewpoint
Ivan Radford reflects on the return of Australian soap opera Neighbours to TV screens.

Back to school

9 Sep 2023 | Viewpoint
Hermione (Southport) encourages us to start the new term trusting in God.

Praying for teachers

9 Sep 2023 | Viewpoint
Richard McIntosh considers faith, teaching and the valuable role that Christians can play in the world of education.

World in union

2 Sep 2023 | Viewpoint, Sports mission
Before the Rugby World Cup 2023 kicks off on 8 September, Major Andrew Vertigan celebrates the advantage of unity.

What was I made for?

19 Aug 2023 | Viewpoint
As we seek fullness of life for all with Jesus, Bethany Gibson reminds us that we’re not living in a Barbie world.

Man enough?

20 Jun 2023 | Viewpoint
Simon Hope grapples with what the Bible says about being masculine.

Pentecost: Power to proclaim

26 May 2023 | Viewpoint
In an extract from Holiness Ablaze! General Shaw Clifton (Retired) encourages us to use the power the Lord offers us.

How the Lionesses have inspired me

8 Mar 2023 | Viewpoint, Sports mission
Cadet Lizzy Kitchenside reflects on the impact the England women’s football team has had on the game and society.

One Church, many flavours

18 Jan 2023 | Viewpoint
As the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity invites us to consider racial injustice, Lieutenant Nazia Yousaf encourages us to be inclusive.

What are old people for?

30 Sep 2022 | Viewpoint
Andrew Wileman heralds an age of new possibilities for the Army’s work and mission.

The Queue: A reflection

20 Sep 2022 | Viewpoint
Commissioner Keith Banks shares a prose reflection on the queue to see Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II lying in state.

My seven tips for caring for creation

16 May 2022 | Viewpoint, Caring for creation
University student Yelena Grase Jurkenas shares seven eco-friendly habits and reflects on God’s invitation to care for creation.

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