https://my.salvos.org.au/ Master Feed Scribe https://salvos.org.au http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:07:00 +1100 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:07:00 +1100 https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-2-frank-wang/ https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-2-frank-wang/ ]]><h1>Episode 2 - Frank Wang </h1>In this episode, we meet Captain Frank Wang, who shares the role of Corps Officer with his wife Belinda at Bankstown Salvos (NSW). Frank grew up in a small village during the Cultural Revolution in China, a time marked by the persecution of intellectuals and widespread disruption to education and the economy. Despite this, Frank studied hard, became a chemical engineer, and eventually migrated to Australia. Here, he shares his story of being moulded, shaped and humbled by God, while also witnessing miracles and experiencing God’s work. <p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-2-frank-wang/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:07:00 +1100 https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-1-nuria-gonsalves/ https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-1-nuria-gonsalves/ ]]><h1>Episode 1 - Nuria Gonsalves</h1>Nuria grew up in India with a Christian family and was nurtured in the faith through church, youth group and volunteering. In this interview she shares her story of bravery and trusting God in traumatic circumstances, and how this experience has informed her care for others in her current role as CALD Community Engagement National Lead with the Salvos.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-1-nuria-gonsalves/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:40:00 +1100 https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-3-ameet-londhe/ https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-3-ameet-londhe/ ]]><h1>Episode 3 - Ameet Londhe</h1>In this episode, we meet Lieutenant Ameet Londhe, the Mission Team Leader at Goodna Salvos in Queensland. Ameet grew up in Mumbai, India, and migrated to Australia via New Zealand. He is married to Jessica, a prison chaplain with the Salvos. Ameet has over 20 years of experience in Christian ministry and says that he loves serving the amazing and diverse people of Goodna.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-3-ameet-londhe/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:08:00 +1100 https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-4-edward-conteh/ https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-4-edward-conteh/ ]]><h1>Episode 4 - Edward Conteh</h1>Lieutenant Edward Conteh is a corps officer at Marion Corps in South Australia. In this Rich Tapestries interview, Edward shares his and Beola’s story of coming to Australia after escaping civil war in their homeland of Sierra Leone. After arriving via Guinea, they were welcomed into Auburn Salvos in Sydney and have been encouraged and supported ever since. Today, they love serving their multicultural community in Cairns.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-4-edward-conteh/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:27:00 +1100 https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-5-sam-pho/ https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-5-sam-pho/ ]]><h1>Episode 5 - Sam Pho</h1>Lieut-Colonel Xuyen Tam Pho (Sam) is a retired officer who has served with The Salvation Army for over 30 years, with 20 of those being at Box Hill Corps (Vic). He fled Vietnam during the fall of Saigon in 1978 and arrived in Australia after enduring a dreadful five-day journey on a crowded boat. During this time, Sam recalls being reminded of mankind’s sinfulness but also God’s amazing grace. His greatest desire today is to keep walking alongside people, being open, sharing his life and getting to know others.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-5-sam-pho/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:12:00 +1100 https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-6-kevin-amiri/ https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-6-kevin-amiri/ ]]><h1>Episode 6 - Kevin Amiri </h1>Kevin Amiri is the Farsi Ministry Assistant for the Asylum and Refugee Services at Preston Corps (Vic). Born in Tehran (Iran), Kevin remembers the revolution that transformed his country into a strict Islamic Republic with harsh rules and regulations. Kevin came to Australia as an asylum seeker when he was in his 30s after a radical conversion to Christianity while he was in South Korea. Today, Kevin says he can see God’s fingerprints everywhere and that God delights in using you, no matter who you are or where you have come from. You just need to trust him.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-6-kevin-amiri/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:21:00 +1100 https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-7-sugunama-meredith/ https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-7-sugunama-meredith/ ]]><h1>Episode 7 - Sugunama Meredith</h1>Sugunama was born into a Salvation Army family in Myanmar and has been a faithful and dedicated Salvo from an early age. She is married to Kevin who is an Aussie and they now serve as leaders at the Broken Hill Salvos, a remote part of the NSW division of Australia.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/rich-tapestry/episode-7-sugunama-meredith/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:29:00 +1100 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-7-how-do-i-know-if-the-spirit-is-at-work-in-my-life/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-7-how-do-i-know-if-the-spirit-is-at-work-in-my-life/ ]]><h1>Spirit Led Episode 7 - How do I know if the Spirit is at work in my life?</h1>Is there some way for us to know that the Spirit is working in us? Join Rosy in this devotional as she explores how we will see the fruits of the Spirit at work in our lives.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-7-how-do-i-know-if-the-spirit-is-at-work-in-my-life/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:50:00 +1000 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-6-how-do-i-use-what-the-spirit-has-given-me/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-6-how-do-i-use-what-the-spirit-has-given-me/ ]]><h1>Spirit Led Episode 6 - How do I use what the Spirit has given me?</h1>Now that we've listened and heard from the Spirit, what do we do? Join Rosy in this devotional as she reflects on how to take action in living a Spirit-led life.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-6-how-do-i-use-what-the-spirit-has-given-me/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:50:00 +1000 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-5-what-gifts-does-the-holy-spirit-bring/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-5-what-gifts-does-the-holy-spirit-bring/ ]]><h1>Spirit Led Episode 5 - What gifts does the Holy Spirit bring?</h1>Have you heard about 'spiritual gifts'? Join Rosy in this devotional as she explores how we are all blessed with the unique spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-5-what-gifts-does-the-holy-spirit-bring/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:50:00 +1000 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-4-holy-spirit-is-that-you/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-4-holy-spirit-is-that-you/ ]]><h1>Spirit Led Episode 4 - Holy Spirit is that you?</h1>Have you ever been in prayer and wondered whether you're actually hearing from God or if it's just your own thoughts? Join Rosy in this devotional as she explores how we know if we are hearing from the Spirit of God or not.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-4-holy-spirit-is-that-you/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:49:00 +1000 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-3-how-do-i-listen-to-the-spirit/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-3-how-do-i-listen-to-the-spirit/ ]]><h1>Spirit Led Episode 3 - How do I listen to the Spirit?</h1>Do you ever feel like there are days when you are in the 'zone' and you could pray for ages, while other days you don't really know what to say?Join Rosy in this devotional as she explores how we can have a two-way relationship with the Spirit.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-3-how-do-i-listen-to-the-spirit/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:49:00 +1000 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-2-how-can-i-hear-the-spirit/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-2-how-can-i-hear-the-spirit/ ]]><h1>Spirit Led Episode 2 - How can I hear the Spirit?</h1>You might have heard Christians tell stories about times when the Spirit showed up in their lives in really amazing ways. Join Rosy in this devotional as she reflects on how we can sense the Spirit move in our lives.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-2-how-can-i-hear-the-spirit/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:49:00 +1000 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-1-what-is-the-spirit/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-1-what-is-the-spirit/ ]]><h1>Spirit Led Episode 1 - What is the Spirit?</h1>While God and Jesus feel a little bit more like people we can know, the Holy Spirit might be a bit harder to understand. Join Rosy as she explores what, or who, the Holy Spirit is.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/spirit-led-episode-1-what-is-the-spirit/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:48:00 +1000 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/jesus-centred-spirit-led-hope-revealed-introduction/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/jesus-centred-spirit-led-hope-revealed-introduction/ ]]><h1>Jesus Centred, Spirit Led, Hope Revealed - Introduction</h1>What does it look like when we are Jesus-centred and Spirit-led? How can we see the hope of Jesus revealed in our lives? In this series we will spend time with Rosy Keane, listening and learning from God each day. We're so looking forward to journeying with you!<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/jesus-centred-spirit-led-hope-revealed-introduction/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:45:00 +1000 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/looking-back-looking-forward/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/looking-back-looking-forward/ ]]><h1>Looking back, looking forward</h1>What have we learnt over the last 21 episodes? In this final episode Rosy reflects on what it looks like when we are Jesus-centred and Spirit-led, as well as how we can see the hope of Jesus revealed in our lives.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/looking-back-looking-forward/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:44:00 +1000 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/hope-revealed-episode-6-how-does-hope-shape-our-future/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/hope-revealed-episode-6-how-does-hope-shape-our-future/ ]]><h1>Hope Revealed Episode 6 - How does hope shape our future?</h1>Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life's decisions whether great or small? Join Rosy in this devotional as she explores how we can trust Jesus and let his hope guide us when we are stressed or overwhelmed.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/hope-revealed-episode-6-how-does-hope-shape-our-future/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:44:00 +1000 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/hope-revealed-episode-5-how-can-we-share-the-hope-of-jesus-with-others/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/hope-revealed-episode-5-how-can-we-share-the-hope-of-jesus-with-others/ ]]><h1>Hope Revealed Episode 5 - How can we share the hope of Jesus with others?</h1>For some people, sharing faith comes so naturally and looks so easy. It seems to just roll off their tongue. For others, it takes more hard work. Join Rosy in this devotional as she explores how we can share the hope of Jesus with others.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/hope-revealed-episode-5-how-can-we-share-the-hope-of-jesus-with-others/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:44:00 +1000 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/hope-revealed-episode-4-how-do-we-have-hope-in-tough-times/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/hope-revealed-episode-4-how-do-we-have-hope-in-tough-times/ ]]><h1>Hope Revealed Episode 4 - How do we have hope in tough times?</h1>It can really hurt when something we've hoped for, for so long, doesn't happen. Join Rosy in this devotional as she reflects on how we can keep going in tough times.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/hope-revealed-episode-4-how-do-we-have-hope-in-tough-times/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:43:00 +1000 https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/hope-revealed-episode-3-what-does-having-a-living-hope-mean/ https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/hope-revealed-episode-3-what-does-having-a-living-hope-mean/ ]]><h1>Hope Revealed Episode 3 - What does having a living hope mean?</h1>All sorts of people and things in our lives promise us hope. Join Rosy in this devotional as she reflects on the kind of hope that Jesus offers us.<p><a href="https://my.salvos.org.au/jesus-centred-toolkit/resources-for-small-groups-individuals-and-families/daily-devotionals/hope-revealed-episode-3-what-does-having-a-living-hope-mean/#comment">Leave a comment</a></p> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:41:00 +1000