Reflect on bite-sized Bible readings that provoke thought and deepen understanding

William Booth, Founder of The Salvation Army, spoke of having a heart ‘made hot with love for God, for comrades, for perishing souls, for noble work, and for every other good thing possible on earth or in Heaven’. He wanted ‘hearts made hot with holy love’ which compel people to serve and sacrifice for the wellbeing of others. For ‘Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us’ (1 John 4:10 KJV).

This edition of Words of Life gives further insights into such love being lived out through mercy, truth and justice. The five main contributors are from the Canada and Bermuda Territory.

A series for Advent, written by a Salvation Army officer in The Netherlands, illustrates ways that love comes down at Christmas as Jesus is seen in people, places and occurrences.