Our Lifeboat

The sinking of the Titanic, one of the worst maritime disasters in history, took place 111 years ago in April. More than 1,500 people died in the tragedy—a death toll much higher than it should have been. The ship only had 20 lifeboats, enough to accommodate 1,178 people. Not nearly enough for the 2,223 souls on board.

In the wake of the disaster, new regulations came into effect, requiring boats to have enough lifeboats and life-jackets for everyone on board. Because so many lives were needlessly lost, many more lives have been saved.

At Easter, we remember the death and Resurrection of Jesus. Though He was the Son of God, He willingly gave up His life so that we could be saved. His suffering is our salvation. His death is our life.

That’s the promise of Easter. “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9).

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To learn more about Jesus this Easter, visit a Salvation Army church near you, go to our website at faithandfriends.ca or contact us at: The Salvation Army Editorial Department, 2 Overlea Blvd., Toronto ON M4H 1P4.

COMMON GROUND

5 A Blooming Mistake

Joyce Starr Macias needed to start looking past the exterior to the heart of a person.

THE BIG PICTURE

8 His First Home

Edmonton photographer gives back to Salvation Army shelter.

FAITH BUILDERS

12 Enola Holmes 2

Sherlock’s sister seeks the truth about a missing factory girl. For the Army, though, the game was already afoot. 8

14 This Changes Everything

Jesus’ Resurrection transformed a weekend of sadness into one of triumph.

16 The Jazz Singer

Elizabeth Shepherd’s song stylings are praised around the world, but she has stayed true to her Salvation Army roots.

22 Agony at Easter

Helena Smrcek thought her world had come to an end. However, there was hope in the midst of heartbreak.

BAD TO THE BONE?

26 Rahab: Hide and Seek

When a woman co-operates with God, her future turns bright.

LITE STUFF

28 Eating Healthy With Erin

Sudoku, Quick Quiz, Word Search.

NIFTY THRIFTY

31 If the Shoe Fits …

Can a pair of thrift-store shoes be given new life?