1. Look for these articles in the January Faith & Friends: Thousands of children of incarcerated parents across Canada are in need of a listening ear. They find it at The Salvation Army The attempted assassination of Adolf Hitler is the focus of Valkyrie, a new movie starring Tom Cruise as a German army officer determined to put an end to the despot’s rule For over four decades, Katherine and Merrill Carr have handed out copies of The War Cry and Faith & Friends. What keeps them at their posts? January 2009

2. The Original Guitar Hero Bruce Springsteen is the subject of a new book that showcases his brand of redemptive rock ’n’ roll January 2009

3. A Dialogue With God God was with Elena Constantin but she didn’t realize it. What would it take for her to see?

4. Star Power Why are we obsessed with tabloid celebrities when real-life heroes exist all around us? January 2009

5. January Salvationist Our first issue of the new year focuses on money and personal finances Also read about the five propositions emerging from Symposium 2008 and learn some important steps for embracing multicultural ministry January 2009

6. How To Be Wise at Christmas Follow the example of the Magi in seeking and worshipping the newborn King (General Shaw Clifton) January 2009 Surviving the Cash Crunch When evaluating your financial health, it is essential to set realistic goals and follow them through (William Way)

7. Holding the Line Will The Salvation Army weather the economic storm? (Interview with Paul Goodyear, territorial finance secretary) January 2009

8. Socially Responsible Investing Making your investments work for the good of your pocketbook and the global community (Keith Walter) January 2009

9. Treasure Jars Teaching children about saving, giving and spending (Mary Read Horton) January 2009