High school senior volunteers to be listening ear during pandemic
A high school student witnesses the power in ministry of presence. High school senior, Valor Ahn, wanted to help people affected by COVID-19. When he saw a post on his church’s website about a volunteer opportunity, he reached out and found
Salvation Army volunteer inspires kids—and adults—at the Kroc Center
Bonnie Sandford aims to make people’s days a little better by spending time with them. Bonnie Sandford’s motto has always been “work hard, play hard.” And she did get to play hard at The Salvation Army Coeur d’Alene (Idaho) Kroc Center.
78: Seven types of rest you need and how to find them with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Take a quick inventory: Do you often feel tired when you wake up in the morning? Have difficulty concentrating? Are your emotions easily affected by the actions of others? Have headaches, muscle aches, or generalized fatigue with no known medical
As schools reopen, distance learning center fills gap for working families
When schools in Long Beach, California, began to reopen for in-person learning, the move was celebrated by many. But the reopening was more of a hybrid situation—continuing online learning with only part of the day in-person. The need for mid-day pickup
Love In Action: Teen turns coffee to water
Eden Wild is a headstrong teenager with a calling. With the help of her parents, she has created a life-changing ministry that has direct ties to her own roots. Eden was adopted from Ethiopia at the age of two after
77: How to lessen anxiety with gospelbound hope with Sarah Zylstra
The New Republic observed in 2019 that “America seems to be in the midst of a full-blown panic attack.” And then came 2020
Knitting pattern fundraiser helps survivors of Oregon wildfires
When wildfires raged, small business owner Kay Hopkins had to do something to help When the winds picked up in Oregon during the fall of 2020, Kay Hopkins worried about trees falling in her yard. Her concerns grew, though, as the
Finding the unexpected power of selflessness
When I was but a young, self-proclaimed missionary attending church, my mother would play the piano and we’d sing the hymn Count Your Blessings, which encouraged us to name our blessings “one by one” to “see what God hath done.”
Salvation Army builds connection through online learning experiences
With the pandemic still very much present and opportunities for traditional activities limited, Salvation Army Golden State Divisional Commander Major Darren Norton longed to bring a sense of community back to The Salvation Army’s corps in the San Francisco Bay
Salvation Army celebrates Easter in 2021
The Western Territory celebrated Easter, for the second time, with a virtual worship service attended by Salvationists and friends from across the West, led by territorial leaders Commissioners Douglas and Colleen Riley. The online celebration featured soldiers from throughout the territory
76: How to love others, practically speaking with Lt. Colonel Dean Pallant
Love others. I imagine you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who'd disagree with this sentiment in theory. But what about practically speaking, when it comes down to actually loving others? We're back today with part two on loving others with Lt. Colonel
The Salvation Army begins COVID-19 vaccination program in Ghana
The Salvation Army’s Urban Aid Clinic in Accra, Ghana, has been working with other health agencies in the West African capital to administer the first COVID-19 vaccines in the country. The injections and any necessary aftercare have been provided free