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  Reveal May 2012
  A focus on leadership integrity, as well as news from the Social Policy Unit.

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  Congress live streaming

  Live webcasts will make the 'I'll Fight' Congress a worldwide event.

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  Alcohol law reform – yeah right

  The Salvation Army's response to the alcohol law reform proposals.

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  Help through hard times
  Kelvin Westaway has a good friend who helps him through hard times.

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  Anxiety attacks?
  We all experience anxiety but how can you handle it?

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  Choose fair
  As Fair Trade Fortnight launches, I suppose ‘Are we there yet?’ is a good question to ask.

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  A different picture
  Carla Lindsey on life with her son Jayden, who was born with cerebral palsy.

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  ANZAC Day traditions
  Do you know where they come from?

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  Changing lives one day at a time
  Dee McColl helps people change their lives, one day, moment or word at a time.

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  Who is the Easter bunny?
  Our Easter traditions make a lot more sense on the other side of the world...

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  True love means dirt
  Properly caring for someone means embracing their grime as well as their beauty.

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  Email etiquette
  How to have the right email etiquette.

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  Inspired to serve
  Collette Irwin says the example of her parents and those in recovery from addiction inspires her own service.

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  Life as a song
  Darlene Zschech is one of the biggest names in contemporary worship, yet remains humble and focussed.

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  A new adventure
  Brett Barnham led an action-packed life in the Special Forces; now he has a new adventure.

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  How to remember names?
  Remembering names takes practise. Here are some tips.

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  Inside The Shack
  William Paul Young, the author of The Shack, details his own private, painful journey to healing.

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  Brother Number One
  Olympic rower Rob Hamill confronts his brother’s Khmer Rogue killers.

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  True friendship
  Experts agree that we are hard-wired for social connection. Yet we are getting lonelier.

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  Fire at Upper Hutt Salvation Army

  Significant fire damage but no one injured on Friday 2 March.

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  The journey is only beginning
  Niven Patel said yes when a school friend invited him to church.

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  Song: The Great Connector
  Hayden Shearman puts the case for God-inspired song writing

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  Thirsty ministry with Casting Crowns
  'Stay connected to the well,' says front man.

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  Brainstorming
  To ‘brainstorm’ means using the brain to storm a creative problem.

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  Creative or copycat?
  How can we be woven in creativity, rather than cultural copycats?

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  Fostering love
  Raewyn and Ian McLaren have cared for 74 foster babies.

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  Finding true love?
  We don’t need to ‘find’ love; we simply need to practice it to those around us.

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  Being the best soldier you can be
  Faye Clark on serving in The Salvation Army.

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  Redecorate your marriage
  Your marriage is far too important to leave to happenstance.

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  Salvation Army helping Fiji

  The Salvation Army has been providing shelter and food.

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  Lessons for lasting happiness
  Cindy David lost her lavish lifestyle but found happiness in God.

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  Re-gifting (with integrity)
  Re-gifting is passing on unwanted items as if they were new.

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  Budgeting your time
  Live by a well tested motto to help balance your time.

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  Salvation Story
  Major Kalo Fohe shares how God called her to serve in The Salvation Army.

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  A call to Māori Christians
  Many generations of Māori are affected by the Treaty of Waitangi.

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  God’s Saving Work
  When Damien almost died, he turned to God for help.

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  Eco Tips From Your Granny
  Being more eco-friendly doesn’t have to be complicated.

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  Resolve to be Lazier
  Instead of gritted teeth and white knuckles, fall into God’s grace.

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  New Year Revolution
  You can do it. It’s always possible to change.

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  Worldwide Prayer Meeting

  Mobilise people for this half hour of power on Thursdays.

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  Peek-a-boo
  The truth is that Jesus is looking for you. Has he found you, or are you still in hiding?

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  Now I See!
  God not only restored Sue's eyesight, he gave her a new way of looking at life.

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  Gift Giving with Less Stress
  Simplify the tradition of gift-giving and recapture the joy of Christmas.

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  The Greatest Gift
  Joe Serevi was a violent man, but he asked God to change him.

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  Lost people found
  Once God felt close, like a friend. But now he seems distant. Because of sin.

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  Come As You Are
  God gave Pania a brand new identity and a new life of love.

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  Big Love
  Ronji knew he was going down a dark road, until he discovered a ‘big love’.

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  Jesus Came to Save Us
  For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.

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  The Man Clothed in Light
  Katie remembers exactly when she lost her young faith.

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  Stop trafficking where it begins

  Challenging communities to stop trafficking in the community.

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  A Politics of Our Selves

  Time to focus on the 'what now?' of the election.

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  Family mealtimes
  Taking time to share a family meal has far-reaching benefits.

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  It is time!
  A call goes out at the 2011 Maori Ministry Hui.

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  Reflecting on the call
  Faye Molen reflects on her call to become a Salvation Army officer.

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  The Christmas Blues
  Jesus came into a season of waiting. Is this Christmas such a season for you?

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  Radio Jesus

  With your help 250,000 listeners will hear about Jesus this Christmas.

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  When a City Falls
  A beautiful cinematic storytelling about the Christchurch earthquakes.

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  Rolling up her sleeves
  Susan Waight is the Salvation Army's earthquake coordination manager.

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  On the ground in South Auckland
  Working in South Auckland’s most deprived neighbourhoods.

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  Man vs. World
  It’s important to be mindful that there are things bigger than ourselves.

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  Every Falling Tear
  Matt Hamitt has written a truly moving and ultimately hopeful solo album.

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  You Are Love
  The fourth solo album by well-known songwriter Darlene Zschech.

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  General’s Global Vision

  General calls for the Army around the world to be united in mission and message.

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  Real Steel
  What a difference it makes to a dad when he knows his kid’s in his corner!

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  Choice or Expectation?
  Has the choice to abort become too easy?

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  El Shaddai Video Game
  The Book of Enoch sure makes good source material for a video game.

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  Where is God in this Season?
  Unexpected joy in every season.

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  Crime of the Century
  The 200 year old protest against buying and selling people.

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  Shooting at Two Goals
  Can you serve both God and Sport?

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  Jesus Folk and Spirit!
  Second CD to be released from John Larsson.

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  Finally on the right path
  Captain Kirsty McKenzie was pushed down the path she should have taken in the first place.

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  What do our readers say?
  Readers feedback on life's questions.

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  The Holy Roller
  A quality NZ film with a stirring Christian message.

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  Why Church?
  Many people find church a hard part of their walk with Christ.

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  A Voice in the Darkness
  Ondray was dubbed the ‘umbrella robber’ as gambling took over.

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  Parable of the Lost Penguin
  How much more will the Father do for you!

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  Creation
  Christians believe that God created the world and that he sustains it.

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  Jesus - God and Man
  Faith in Jesus as Lord and Saviour is central to Christian belief.

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  Life After Death
  Hope in life after death is based upon the resurrection of Jesus.

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  Problem of Evil
  The Bible offers no explanation, but God is in control.

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  Salvation
  Assured through continued obedient faith in Jesus Christ.

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  Salvation Story
  Salvation is to enter by faith into the story of Jesus.

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  Sin
  Though made in God’s image, we are flawed by sin.

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  The Church
  The Church is the fellowship of all who are saved by grace.

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  The Holy Bible
  The source of Christian belief is the Bible - God's Word.

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  The Trinity
  Christians believe in one God who is at the same time three.

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  How to Spend Money
  A budget is what allows the adventure to happen.

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  The Bible Comes Alive
  Up until that moment it had been just stories.

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  Hearing from God
  God is speaking. In all sorts of ways.

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  Is Yoga Okay?
  Yoga has exploded in popularity. But should Christians partake?

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  God is Worth Finding
  God is found wherever people seek him.

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  Asking for Help isn’t Easy
  Faye couldn’t pay the bills or feed her family.

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  A Tale of Two Hearts
  Was it fate that two similar lives should collide?

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  Freed from Fear
  He went to jail for dealing drugs, but God had better ideas.

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  Royal Wedding Fever
  A tea party with a gaggle of girls and one Mr Barratt.

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  It Stops With Me!
  Holly broke the cycle of bad parenting.

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  Sounding Boards
  Value each chance to spend time with your children.

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  Mobilising the Troops
  Coordinating the relief effort in Christchurch.

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  After a sudden death
  Grief after a sudden death is different.

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  Helping the community in Christchurch
  Brent Christoffersen joined the relief team.