Mind care, holiness and mental health in a post-pandemic world
Mind care is how we take care of our mental health, a timely subject considering the effects of the COVID pandemic. As Christians—set apart to be holy—how can we care for our minds, especially when we feel under attack by
Spring Cleaning: 5 ways to do good and give back by donating to The Salvation Army
Proceeds from Salvation Army Thrift Stores and Donation Centers fund six-month, no-fee alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs. Spring is here! We’ve made it through the shortened days of winter and we’re finally barreling ahead toward warmer temperatures and longer days. Around
Chartered by Christ: The new humanity
The Church is a community which comes into being in response to the Kingdom of God through faith in Jesus the Christ as the one in whom the Kingdom is realized. Jesus came preaching the Kingdom of God. By this term
How The Salvation Army is helping those in recovery find God
To find long-term success in addiction recovery, The Salvation Army offers spiritual support as a pillar of its programs. Before receiving help through The Salvation Army, Intake Coordinator Robert Wollitz said he was “anti-higher power” even though he grew up with
5 updates from The Salvation Army in Ukraine after first month of conflict
In the first month of the conflict in Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian crisis, The Salvation Army Eastern Europe Territory has responded within Ukraine and surrounding countries. “We have felt the prayers of the world for Ukraine, our Army in Eastern
104: The deeper meaning behind the call to Love Beyond with Captain Doug Hanson
In our last episode, you heard about The Salvation Army’s call to "Love Beyond." The message is simple: When we love beyond hunger, love beyond shelter, love beyond disasters, and more, we can provide hope and help for millions who need
Q&A with the author of ‘Bare Tree and Little Wind: A Story for Holy Week’
Mitali Perkins is the author of many novels and picture books for young readers, including National Book Award nominee “You Bring the Distant Near” and “Rickshaw Girl,” which was adapted as a movie. Her latest book is “Bare Tree and
103: The Salvation Army is calling you to Love Beyond
Listen and subscribe to the Do Gooders Podcast now. Below is a transcript of the episode, edited for readability. For more information on the people and ideas in the episode, see the links at the bottom of this post. We are
Tucson bike shop owners pay it forward with The Salvation Army
For Jessie Menard, donating bikes and turkeys is about more than the goods—it’s about lending a helping hand like she knew growing up. For Jessie and Gary Menard, their bike shop is more than a business; it’s a caring outpost for
An invitation to an examined life
Do you have a mind that is always seeking to make sense of things? Does your heart have a deep longing for a sense of order and belonging? Have you ever experienced a sense of wonder that thrills to the
For one former inmate, a Salvation Army correspondence course changed his life
The Salvation Army helps many men after their release from jail or prison through mentorship, counseling, job training and housing vouchers. But in Gerardo's case, it wasn't about how The Salvation Army helped him after his release. It was what
Creative Arts Conference reveals potential of the arts to help and heal
Delegates encouraged to connect with God to “Tell the Story.” The Western Territorial Creative Arts Conference, March 11–13, challenged delegates to “Tell the Story” amid the towering pine trees and burbling brooks of The Salvation Army’s Camp Kuratli at Trestle Glen