In His service
This is the last time I will have the privilege of writing to you as editor of SALT. I am stepping into new ministry opportunities and preparing to leave this role—one that has shaped me, stretched me and blessed me deeply.
As editor, I have had the joy of working alongside an extraordinary team of creatives. Every edition of SALT is planned intentionally, prayed over earnestly and crafted with you—our readers—at the heart of it. Behind the pages is an unseen but faithful group of writers, designers, administrators, proofers and digital storytellers who labour with dedication. They pour their gifts into this work because they know they are contributing to the kingdom of God and serving the mission of The Salvation Army. Their creativity is an act of worship; their commitment an expression of service.
To those who have taken the time to write, email or interact with me about SALT, thank you. Your encouragement, insights and even your challenges have helped shape the magazine into what it is today. Not everyone has agreed with every choice we’ve made—and that’s okay. In a rapidly shifting communication landscape, navigating change requires courage, adaptability and a willingness to evolve as we move more fully into a digital age. Your engagement has reminded us why this work matters.
In this Easter edition, you’ll find reflections that speak into these themes of tension, waiting and hope. On page 20, Kelly Cooper explores the ‘now and not yet’ at the heart of Christian faith, reflecting on how seasons of waiting are often uncomfortable and uncertain.
On page 8, Jules Badger considers how human suffering—often the place where God feels most absent—is actually where we most deeply encounter Jesus, the One who fully enters our pain.
Easter’s power is found at the cross and at the empty tomb, but also in the hush between them—the tender space where death and new life touch. In that sacred pause, we meet Jesus as both the suffering Servant who bears our pain and the conquering King who breaks its hold.
Easter invites us into a victory that outshines sorrow and outlives death—a triumph found only in the One who entered our human story, carried every wound and every grief and rose again so that even our darkest waiting will see light dawn. This is the hope we celebrate. His invitation is given to you—will you come to Him?
The magazine can be viewed either as an online magazine on Issuu, or the bulk of the articles, leadership links, news, and shorter reflections (Grace Notes) have been added into their various sections.
I welcome your feedback and suggestions, and also your photos, letters, crafts and stories. Please email: [email protected]
Magazine Contents
Articles
Only Jesus Makes Suffering Sufferable
Anzac Day – Sustaining a National Myth
Waiting in the Now and Not Yet
Leadership Links
Faith Stories
I am the resurrection and the life
Recipe
Reviews
Unalterable: Reclaiming The Salvation Army’s Unalterable Legacy of Women Who Lead
