The Final Word at Easter
The General’s 2024 Easter Message Several of the main characters in the crucifixion and resurrection story of Jesus…
Journey with Jesus in a guided Holy Week Art Journal from Caring Magazine
Have you seen a passion play? Or maybe … what is that? These theatrical productions invite the audience…
Who’s in your corner?
An excerpt from “I Am Weak, I Am Strong: Building a Resilient Faith for a Resilient Life” For…
Finding your “bell towers” for prayer
An excerpt from “Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders” The traditional function of a town’s…
A progression of selves
An excerpt from “The Spiritual Art of Business” The genius of God’s design is that he accomplishes his…
A peaceful presence in the real world
An excerpt from “A Non-Anxious Life” God created an Eden-like world for us to live in. It’s not…
A shift in perspective
An excerpt from “Glasses Off” Fear and discouragement inevitably knock on the door to my dreams. When I…
Finding a way to tend our grief
One August afternoon, my mother-in-law accidentally set our house on fire. The temperature was over 100 degrees Fahrenheit,…
Seeking the Quiet Heart of Christmas: General’s 2023 Christmas Message
The scene was a familiar one. A street filled with festive lights and decorations, music playing and crowds…
Hope and a Future: December 25
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 24
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
The season of waiting always gives way to the season of wonder
An excerpt from “Christmas: The Season of Life and Light” At the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem,…
Hope and a Future: December 23
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 22
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 21
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 20
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 19
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 18
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 17
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 16
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 15
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 14
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 13
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 12
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 11
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 10
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 9
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 8
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 7
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 6
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 5
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 4
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 3
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 2
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
Hope and a Future: December 1
An Advent Devotional Study from Caring. Christmastime can carry many mixed emotions—and lots of stress. But this year…
164 Table-ology: Thanksgiving and Transformation, Part 7
A Scripture study from Caring, part seven of seven. Find part six here. Annie Johnson Flint penned the…
163 Table-ology: Thanksgiving and Transformation, Part 6
A Scripture study from Caring, part six of seven. Find part five here. He feeds me at his…
162 Table-ology: Thanksgiving and Transformation, Part 5
A Scripture study from Caring, part five of seven. Find part four here. The early Church of Acts…
161 Table-ology: Thanksgiving and Transformation, Part 4
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of seven. Find part three here. Corporate prayer is a common…
160 Table-ology: Thanksgiving and Transformation, Part 3
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of seven. Find part two here. One of my favorite foods…
159 Table-ology: Thanksgiving and Transformation, Part 2
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of seven. Find part one here. Devotion: the act of dedicating…
158 Table-ology: Thanksgiving and Transformation, Part 1
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of seven. What if we celebrated Thanksgiving and every meal as…
Join the 25-day Advent paper chain from Caring Magazine
As we move closer to Christmas, life seems to move at a much faster pace. What if there…
God’s Given Gift of Rest: A Bible study
I’m not sure if you have trouble observing Sabbath in your daily life. According to Lifeway Research, seven…
What a Jerusalem trip taught me about loving others in my ordinary life
“That hill is Mount Moriah,” explained Boaz, my tour guide. “It’s where Abraham went to sacrifice Isaac.” Standing…
How will you arrive home?
An excerpt from “Pilgrim: 25 Ways God’s Character Leads Us Onward” “God is going to do big things…
To suffer differently
Max’s interminable ruminations, always worrying about never getting it right, never being good enough in his career, had…
How control issues invite a closer connection to God
Maybe you deal with anxiety by going into control mode. If I asked you to tell me specifically…
Joy Happens
A Scripture study from Caring. Have you ever had a moment when you thought you understood something well…
“This Train Is Bound for Glory”: Q&A with the author
All aboard! Rooted in the tradition of an African American spiritual, “This Train Is Bound for Glory” by…
An enduring faithfulness: How The Salvation Army shaped my town—and me
It was the fall of 1899 in my hometown of Monkstown—then known as Paradise Sound, a tiny, isolated…
6 major takeaways from the ‘Find Rest’ territorial holiness retreat
They were dreaded words. They were unwelcomed words. They were words that, as a child, would inevitably lead…
‘It is finished’: The international leader of The Salvation Army’s Easter message
General Brian Peddle reflects on John 19:30. This Easter comes as Salvation Army leaders from around the world…
Common sense from Proverbs: Impetus
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. “Do you want to know…
Common sense from Proverbs: Tunnel vision
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two here. Plans go wrong for the…
Common sense from Proverbs: A gentle way
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Read part one here. “Only kind people are truly…
Common sense from Proverbs: The ladder of learning
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. “There is only one thing we cannot teach you,”…
The Christmas story: A simple night that was extraordinary
It was a simple night. A chill in the air. Stars like diamonds in the sky. No reason…
What to know about Advent week 4: Jesus is love
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. See part three here. This is our final week…
3 ways to celebrate Jesus as a family this Christmas
The season of Advent brings a deep sense of wonder. We wait expectantly to celebrate the Light of…
Others: Five practical steps to valuing others
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of two. Read part one here. We read in the first…
What to know about Advent week 3: Jesus is joy
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. See part two here. We learned last week about…
Others: Whom should I love?
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of two. The spiritual power of a Christian is released when…
What to know about Advent week 2: Jesus is peace
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. See part one here. Every time you turn on…
What to know about Advent week 1: Jesus is hope
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. The day things went wrong in Eden, God showed…
What Advent is and how to observe with your family in 2022
Join the 28-day Advent journey for families from Caring Magazine Christmas is often the most celebrated occasion of…
Who is Jehovah Jireh? 10 reminders of God’s love to encourage gratitude
Do you ever feel not-so-thankful at Thanksgiving? Somehow celebrating abundance can accentuate lack. And all the holiday stressors—cold…
Pursuing our doubts toward greater faith
An excerpt from “Wandering Toward God: Finding Faith amid Doubts and Big Questions.” There I was in a…
Faith cures a troubled heart
An excerpt from “You’re Gonna Make It: Unlocking Resilience When Life Is a Mess.” I was in college…
Shaping Sabbath
An excerpt from “Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again.” I am…
Pray like a monk
An excerpt from “Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer.”…
How I use Scripture daily to remind myself of the truth
Can I tell you a secret? A lot of the inspiration for my business came from complete and…
How to care for your mental health through centuries-old practice of breath prayer
An excerpt from “Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul.” On a…
Practicing kindness and goodness instead of hostility
An excerpt from “Analog Christian: Cultivating Contentment, Resilience, and Wisdom in the Digital Age.” Recently our church was…
Make him known
The General’s Easter message My greetings to you as we recognize and celebrate Easter 2022. The Apostle Paul…
Chartered by Christ: The new humanity
The Church is a community which comes into being in response to the Kingdom of God through faith…
Creation Care: Honoring God while caring for others and the planet
Redwood Glen Camp Executive Director Ed Covert explains what Creation Care is and how The Salvation Army can…
Reflections for Ash Wednesday
“Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” These are the words said as ashes are…
Have you experienced the death of a dream?
What was your best moment of the last year? And what was your worst moment of the last…
‘To whom else shall we go?’
In Scripture, John 6 tells the story of Jesus performing an astounding miracle—multiplying the meager provisions of a…
God’s gift of grace
A long red envelope—subtle enough for a $100 bill to feel extravagant, but extravagant enough for even a…
How to have a ‘collapse-proof’ life
I have never been much of a swimmer. Actually, the real story is, I can’t swim. Once on…
Say yes to being set free
All my life I’ve run the hamster wheel of achievement and acceptance; a headstrong, type-A control freak, looking…
Surviving 9/11: From terror to grace
In September 2001, my husband and I were newlyweds, having been married the year before. We had just…
How to eat your Bible: Truly knowing the Word of God
I vividly remember a point in my life when the Bible was completely foreign to me. I had…
When Trash Becomes Treasure, part 4
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Jesus still did good amid his trials. He had…
When Trash Becomes Treasure, part 3
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Through the Scriptures we’ve seen how Jesus responds to…
When Trash Becomes Treasure, part 2
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Shortly after I had experienced my most recent garbage…
When Trash Becomes Treasure, part 1
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. Have you ever had a bad day? A terrible,…
What ‘he died for our sins’ implies
There are two critical facts about the cross. First, its central importance (to Christ, to his apostles and…
What to do when it feels like life is falling apart
I write to you having had “one of those days.” A day when the kids were wild, discontent,…
A childhood memory sparks a fresh look at a familiar story from Scripture
Waiting on God brings unexpected rewards. It was a special night, Jan. 11, 1974, the night the Kohoutek…
Worship virtually with The Salvation Army this Easter
This Easter, join with The Salvation Army for music and drama from across the Western Territory, plus a…
A search for understanding through Lenten prayer
Julian of Norwich seems an improbable guide in the 21st century. We orbit the earth. She spent her…
Prayers for when everything is too much
I was raised to believe in God, but just like believing in goodness, or heaven, or even love,…
Follow me: A Lent reflection on life in Christ
As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and…
Learning to love through the lens of God’s perfect love
Brengle West 2021: The Western Territory holds its annual weekend holiness retreat online. The 2021 Brengle West “Perfect…
How to hold a daily retreat to activate the teachings of Jesus in your life
How much time do you regularly spend engaging with the Bible? As for what was sown on good…
How to renew your understanding of prayer
I grew up and came of age in prayer circles, particularly prayer circles with women. In living rooms…
His Provision: From troubles to trusting
By Sheryl Tollerud, Lt. Colonel– Although we are living in unusual times, I am encouraged by and proud…
His Provision: The great multiplier
By Lisa Smith, Lt. Colonel– Danniebelle Hall, a gospel singer back in the 1970s, used to sing these…
His Provision: New beginnings
By Kyle Smith, Lt. Colonel– One of my favorite verses in the Bible is 2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore,…
His Provision: The only way
By Doug Tollerud, Lt. Colonel– In the days of many ways and no absolute truth, it is comforting…
His Provision: Incredible faith
By Marcia Smith, Lt. Colonel– The angel went to her [Mary] and said, “Greetings, you who are highly…
How to understand Jesus’ teaching on money, generosity
At some time or another, most of us have worried about money. We have fretted over how to…
10 Bible verses that tell the true story of Christmas
Christmas is a day of celebration—a day marking the arrival of the Christ child, the King of Kings,…
His Provision: What child is this?
By Steve Smith, Lt. Colonel– “What Child Is This?” is one of my favorite Christmas carols. William Chatterton…
His Provision: Let’s get closer to Jesus
By Donna Igleheart, Colonel– And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their…
Here’s all you need to live life differently this Advent
I don’t know about you, but in the middle of a pandemic, with four kids engaged in distance…
His Provision: Impossible? Not for God
By Kelly Igleheart, Colonel– It’s Advent season! That glorious time of the year when we look back at…
How to have an unhurried approach to Advent for families
Advent is about anticipation, excitement and readying yourself for the coming of Jesus. In modern days, however, it’s…
Breathe and experience the wonder
“I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the…
His Provision: Give thanks with a grateful heart
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with…
Give thanks in all circumstances?
A pastoral word on how to find gratitude, joy in the suffering Gratitude is a concept we’re well…
His Provision: Expect the best from God
Have you ever approached something, whether it be a person or an event, with a bad attitude? Before…
His Provision: Be the conduit
By Lisa Smith, Lt. Colonel– As a child growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I saw some magnificent…
His Provision: Someone cares
By Kyle Smith, Lt. Colonel– Cast all your anxiety on him for he cares for you (1 Peter…
His Provision: What are your treasures?
By Sheryl Tollerud, Lt. Colonel– One of my favorite verses at Christmas is Luke 2:19: But Mary treasured…
Studying Human Hearts: Kindness
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three. Kindness is more than being nice.…
His Provision: To trust in the Lord, always
By Doug Tollerud, Lt. Colonel– “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and…
Studying Human Hearts: Forgiveness
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two. When Jesus was crucified, Luke 23:34…
His Provision: To give God the glory
By Marcia Smith, Lt. Colonel– But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way,…
Studying Human Hearts: Love
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Read part one. In 1 John 4:7-10, John explains…
His Provision: To be encouraged
By Stephen Smith, Lt. Colonel– When I was 12 years old, I entered the soloist competition at music…
Studying Human Hearts: How much more
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. We live in a world that is constantly asking…
His Provision: He is faithful
By Donna Igleheart, Colonel– In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus tells his disciples: “Do not be anxious about your life,…
10 Bible verses to illuminate human trafficking and modern slavery
Restoration, renewal and reconciliation are offered to everyone through Christ’s sacrificial death and resurrection (Ephesians 2:14-18). This powerfully…
3 biblical stories of God’s restoration
Human trafficking strikes at the heart of what it means for humanity to be created in God’s image.…
His Provision: Time to rebuild
By Kelly Igleheart, Colonel– On Sunday morning, Dec. 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy was on its way…
His Provision: Be still
Late that day he said to them, “Let’s go across to the other side.” They took him in…
His Provision: We are made to encourage
Salvation Army General John Gowans (1934-2012) penned the words to the song “His Provision,” which we have used…
Studying Imago Dei: Doing the work
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three. James 1:22 calls us not just…
How to teach young children about Jesus
In Western culture, we often struggle to teach and foster a healthy emotional vocabulary in the minds and…
Studying Imago Dei: Reconciliation
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two. Though we are all sinners, we…
Studying Imago Dei: Tarnished
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Read part one. God created us out of the…
Studying Imago Dei: What is it?
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. From the very beginning, God set humanity apart from…
Playing a ruled game of faith
Things happen when you watch your grandson play hockey. Like many young Canadians, Dylan started playing organized hockey…
Human frailty vs. divine vitality
Imagine you have a mountain full of dishes with caked-on residue from meals past in your kitchen sink.…
What if Jesus was serious?
Daily devotions for people who hate daily devotions By Skye Jethani– Let’s face it. A lot of Christian…
The best 18 quotes from William Booth
William Booth embarked upon his ministerial career in 1852, desiring to win the lost multitudes of England to…
Will people see Jesus in you?
This June, in his last month as The Salvation Army’s National Commander in the U.S., Commissioner David Hudson…
How God can use you to be ‘strong salt and bright light’ according to Lee Strobel
By Lee Strobel– Lee Strobel—atheist-turned-Christian and best-selling author of more than 20 books, including “The Case for Christ”—was…
Your Scripture study library awaits
Our study library is a vault of four-part Scripture studies designed to help you get to know a…
‘My calling’—a Scripture study
In order to fully live a surrendered life to God, we must be able to trust him in…
Making sense of God in loneliness
By Jason Gaboury– “To be human is to be lonely,” Friar Ugo said to me, his voice cracking…
My calling during COVID-19: Love others
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Love isn’t easy, especially when the entire world is…
My calling during COVID-19: Be holy
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. We, the church, are called to be holy in…
My calling during COVID-19: Go all in
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. They say my generation, the millennial generation, is skeptical…
My calling during COVID-19: Trust Jesus
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. In order to fully live a surrendered life to…
12 Bible verses to bring peace during COVID-19
The Bible is God’s Word—full of truth for every situation we face in life. As the world endures…
God with us: Eyes to see
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. I love the Old Testament prophets. They were bold,…
God with us: Love God, love others
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. If asked to sum up what it means to…
God with us: Keeping focused
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. We live in an age when we are bombarded…
Remember: An Easter message for today from Luke 24
“He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you…
Salvation Army officer survives COVID-19 battle
I wanted to take this opportunity to first, before anything else, give God thanks. I give him glory…
God with us: A covenant-keeping God
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. Life is not always predictable, but the recent events…
How to celebrate Easter at home
By Rob and Stacy Birks, Majors– We are living in an unpredictable time. Day-to-day life has been turned…
Community: Designed for everything in between
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. Between the lines Read what…
Community: Celebrating seasons of joy
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two here. Behind the scenes Read what…
Community: In the hard seasons
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Read part one here. Behind the scenes Read what…
Community: It’s what we’re made for
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. Why is community important? Why do we need it…
How to observe Lent this year
Traditionally, the season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which is 40 days before Easter in the spring…
New beginnings through forgiveness, part 4
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. “A new year, a new…
New beginnings through forgiveness, part 3
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two here. “A new year, a new…
New beginnings through forgiveness, part 2
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Read part one here. “A new year, a new…
New beginnings through forgiveness, part 1
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. “A new year, a new you.” Typically, this phrase…
Human rights: Mary, Joseph and Jesus: A refugee story
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Part 4: Mary, Joseph and Jesus: A Refugee Story…
Little Do Gooder’s Advent Calendar, part 4
An unhurried approach to the season for families. A family advent study from Caring, part four of four.…
Human rights: Vineyard workers and dignity of work
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Part 3: The vineyard workers and the dignity of…
Little Do Gooder’s Advent Calendar, part 3
An unhurried approach to the season for families. A family advent study from Caring, part three of four.…
Perfect Christmas
Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. As a child, my dad reveled in the holiday celebrations and…
Human rights: Joseph: human trafficking survivor
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Part 2: Joseph: human trafficking survivor Read part one…
Little Do Gooder’s Advent Calendar, part 2
An unhurried approach to the season for families. A family advent study from Caring, part two of four.…
Human rights: The right to education
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. It’s the season of giving and good cheer, but…
Little Do Gooder’s Advent Calendar, part 1
An unhurried approach to the season for families. A family advent study from Caring, part one of four.…
Life Following the Way of Jesus
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. Part 4: Jesus’ way for…
Is it time to rethink Thanksgiving?
Like many inherently beautiful concepts, saying thank you has become so much a matter of habit that it…
Life Following the Way of Jesus
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two here. Part 3: Living in the…
‘God Gave Us the Bible’ author Q&A
Author Lisa Tawn Bergren has a new children’s book, “God Gave Us the Bible,” out for 3–7 year…
Life Following the Way of Jesus
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Read part one here. Part 2: Paul’s mission In…
Life Following the Way of Jesus
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. The book of Colossians was written by the Apostle…
10 Bible verses to bring comfort in times of disaster
We know times of disaster bring uncertainty and fear. They can shake us to our core, test us…
Such love: Part Three
The power of friendship from three perspectives A Scripture study from Caring, part three of three. Read part…
Such love: Part Two
The power of friendship from three perspectives A Scripture study from Caring, part two of three. Read part…
Such love: The power of friendship from three perspectives
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of three. Such love, pure as the whitest snow
Such…
Appearing nowhere in Scripture: Part Four
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. Part 4: Psalm 46:10 is…
Appearing nowhere in Scripture: Part Three
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two here. Part 3: Jeremiah 29:11 is…
Appearing nowhere in Scripture: Part Two
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Read part one here. Part 2: Matthew 18:20 is…
Appearing nowhere in Scripture: Part One
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. Christians often misunderstand, misquote or misuse verses in the…
Making Christ’s name known: Part Five
A Scripture study from Caring, part five of five. Read part four here. Part 5: He is Redeemer …
Making Christ’s name known: Part Four
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of five. Read part three here. Part 4: He is the…
Making Christ’s name known: Part Three
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of five. Read part two here. Part 3: He is the…
New book uses religious art to explore generosity
A well-known financial services ministry has launched an effort to teach generosity in a not-so-well-known way: through artwork. …
Making Christ’s name known: Part Two
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of five. Read part one here. Part 2: He is…
Can sports change the world for good?
Advocates believe there’s a powerful link between sport, service and spirituality. “Sport has the power to change the…
Making Christ’s name known: Part One
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of five. The Bible is filled with beautiful stories about God…
Life hacks from David: Part Four
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of four. Read part three here. Life is tough—for everyone.…
Life hacks from David: Part Three
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of four. Read part two here. Life is tough—for everyone.…
‘Heart Of This Place’ producers hope short film will spark conversation
Scene: a young man is lying alone on a muddy path, barely alive. “Oh my boy,” the father…
Life hacks from David: Part Two
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of four. Read part one. Life is tough—for everyone. This…
Life hacks from David: Part One
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of four. Life is tough—for everyone. This month, we’re going to…
I know prayer healed my cancer
The date was December 7, 2017—another day that will live in infamy…at least for me. Things happen, when…
How trees have transformed my leadership
My family and I have spent many wonderful holidays in the Kakamega rain forest of western Kenya. The…
Written with hope: a Genesis Bible study on chapter three
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of three Read part two here. A story that began with…
Written with hope: a Genesis Bible study on chapter two
A Scripture study from Caring, part two of three Read part one here. A story that began with three…
Written with hope: a Genesis Bible study on chapter one
A Scripture study from Caring, part one of three A story that began with three little words—“In the…
What Ruth means to me
There is absolutely no chance of me writing a 750–1,500-word piece about my mother that would do her…
Q&A with Matthew Paul Turner, author of ‘When I Pray for You’
Prior to becoming a parent, best-selling author Matthew Paul Turner, had no idea how often he would pray…
What experiencing homelessness taught me about having plans
‘God’s plan are always better than our dreams.’ Joey Zumaya had it all—a family, house and career. He…
Why one agnostic turned to Christ
David I remember sitting in my room when I said, “I renounce Christianity.” I had become an agnostic.…
What to do when you’re feeling FOMO on the simple things
Among all the fears out there, one sticks out as one of the greatest in this generation: the…
A salvation smoothie
By David Kelly, Lt. Colonel – I wonder if those who observed Jesus most closely would say he…
10 Bible verses on the value of simplicity
Many times, especially throughout the New Testament, it is made clear what is expected of us as we…
Do something today
Just as Salvation Army Founder General William Booth challenged his own son, we too can be challenged to…
The hope of light in the dark
I used to be a morning person, when mornings used to be quiet, solitary, slow. This year they’ve…
Bible verses to inspire ethical living
Scripture is filled with principles, ethics and morals to guide us in the way of righteousness. So, whatever…
Ready to move
After a tumor left her quadriplegic, determination and a Kroc Center trainer helped this faithful single mother find…
‘Captain Carlos’
The face of The Salvation Army in one community, telling anyone who will listen how the organization helps…
Why one Salvation Army officer is dedicated to refugees and asylum seekers
Is God moving The Salvation Army into a new mission field? That’s the big question Lt. Ben Cotterill…
10 Bible verses for the creatively made
We are created beings by our creator, God, therefore, we have creativity coursing through our very veins. Growing…
10 Bible verses for making bold moves
Boldness is on the foundation of faith and as an instrument to obedience. Time and time again, we…
10 ways to be a daymaker
I remember the first time I heard the term “daymaker.” I instantly fell in love with it and…
10 Bible verses for living big
God calls us to walk, to go, to obey. He never promised us that following him would be…
Providing counsel, preventing secondary trauma
It’s important to deal with grief and pain—even when they’re not your own. They sat in the hospital…
Vet loses sight, regains vision with help of The Salvation Army
Mark Saxon was an infantry doctor in Iraq, Desert Storm, before leaving the military in 1991 as he…
How to create a prayer journal
With the increase of technology comes the escalation of distraction and an equal veer from the essentials of…
Spring cleaning for the soul
Tending to the work of our souls is like gardenwork. It requires our hands to get dirty, committing…
10 Bible verses for overwhelming parenting days
Parenting is no easy feat. With it, comes challenging days of toddler meltdowns in the grocery store, trying…
9 Bible verses on the importance of community
God calls us to fellowship with one another on earth because it reflects the fellowship we will have…
What the season of Lent is all about
Lent is a season dedicated to self-evaluation. It’s a time to press pause on the fleetings of life…
8 Bible verses on cultivating kindness
Kindness is not simply being nice. It’s courage and discipline, it’s constant and unchanging. It’s a simple facet…
3 truths to consider this Christmas
Between the string of parties, dinners, gift-buying, school and church programs, the Christmas season can feel like such…
Everyone has a part to play
Each of us must build up the Kingdom of God. Each of us must respond to need. We…
Why churches should be talking more about social entrepreneurship
It is common to assign an entrepreneurial spirit to young people, who readily align themselves with the values…
Understanding the God of life and love
Understanding the bigger picture of the theology that can make a difference in all of our relationships. We…
12 journaling questions to connect your heart to God
This life gets noisy, doesn’t it? Our lives and worlds are filled with so many messages both up…
Salvation Army shelter resident finds healing in nature
What once was hard for Dillion Toscano, now comes with ease. After finding peace in the riches of…
Trusting the season of your life
I recently changed jobs. It was “a long time coming.” So, when the time came, I jumped before…
4 uplifting podcasts for Christian moms
When you’ve hit that afternoon slump, sometimes you need to hear something that lifts you up and connects…
7 inspiring Bible verses for new moms
Being a new mom invites a ton of new experiences into your life. Look over these Scripture verses when…
A reason to add
Taking something out of your life isn’t the only way to observe Lent Many Christian churches that are…
5 books to strengthen your relationships as a Christian
Two as One: A 30-Day Couple’s Devotional by Ryan and Selena Frederick Ryan and Selena Frederick, bloggers at…
The way of Christ
Reflections from Lebanon I flew into Lebanon shortly after polishing off a quick book on its incredible past.…
Global alliance
How the creation care movement is bringing interfaith groups together. In late 2016, The Salvation Army in the…
Intentional living
I’ve been discovering the deep peace that is found in being fully present. A few things have helped.…
Confused at Christmas
Confused at Christmas? Me too. We’ve hallmarked the hell out of Christmas. We really have. We’ve smoothed over…
Glory at Christmas
For children in many countries around the world, Christmas is a time of great anticipation and excitement. Christmas…
Reflecting on life and death
A girl I knew died today. That’s not true. She wasn’t a girl, she was the same age…
What is good?
He has shown you, O man, what is good… (Micah 6:8a). Mankind pursues “the good life,” always trying…
Stay hungry
I was reading a book this weekend that peers into the inner-life (or obvious lack of it in…
In-between as a way of life
Apparently Dante’s version of hell had many levels. One of them was called limbo. Catholics call it purgatory—it’s…
Finding harmony
Rising incivility has put many Americans on edge. What roles can Christians play in bringing peace to the…
A place to call home
Does Scripture address the concept? Even those of us who grew up in transition or without a traditional…
Rose-colored glasses: paying attention to our own perspective
Rose-colored glasses. I spent some time today with the man I love doing what we did when we…
Welcoming a child
We know that the Gospel accounts include episodes where we see Jesus placing a firm emphasis on the…
Mentoring success
Corporate leader Diane Paddison founded an organization to mentor Christian women in the workplace. Salvation Army National Advisory…
Empathic compassion
His rheumy eyes seemed on the verge of imminent discharge—without spark, listless, lacking in spirit—within ill fitting, almost…
For all to read
With developing technology, biblical translation is happening faster than ever. Bible translation has always been a complicated and…
Finding a constant love
J Koebel’s dreams were coming true. He moved from Wisconsin to New York City where he was soon…
Hope trumps despair
Easter ushers in spring, and hope is in the air. Easter has become a time for celebration, for…
Finding our heart’s desires
Have you considered yours? I think I can speak for many of us when I say that we…
12-steps to personal and spiritual freedom
Ferrell Irvine fought through family anger and developed an Alcoholics Anonymous-based workshop for The Salvation Army. Ferrell…
Charting the future of religion
While the altruistic impulse may be specially honored in many religions, it isn’t unique to them. At the…
Fighting for success
“I died and came back—overdosed actually,” Ian Butler said. “My vision was getting blurry and I was getting…
Core convictions
Holiness as biblical spirituality The Salvation Army’s first doctrine is concerned with the Bible, a remarkable book that…
Serving to solving
Client-caseworker relationships can make all of the difference in Pathway of Hope.The Herth Hope Index is a 12-item,…
Should world religion be taught in schools?
America is one of the most religiously diverse countries on Earth and yet we remain dangerously ignorant about…
Immersive leadership
Derrick Engoy, the soft-spoken poet, pastor and nonprofit advocate seems nervous when I first meet him. Dressed in…
Living in community
As a historian, I appreciate reading books about the past. Yet as a person of faith, I seek…
Finding comfort in suffering
Suffering, pain, trauma, devastation and hardship can disillusion one’s relationship and trust with a loving God. It can…
Embracing stillness
Chris Heuertz grew up in a struggling lower middle class home in Omaha, Neb., and was the first…
The World is Not Ours to Save: Finding the Freedom to Do Good
Tyler Wigg-Stevenson has tackled a complex subject in a timely manner. As a leading activist against nuclear weapons…
This church has virtual doors
In September 2012 The Salvation Army Western Territory’s OnlineCorps opened its virtual doors, bringing together an online community of…
Compassionate empathy
Except I am moved with compassion, How dwellest thy Spirit in me? Albert Orsborn asked that question for…
Survival of the kindest
Are we wired with a propensity to altruism? In an experiment with 24 children and 10 different situations,…
Boundless Evangelistic Campaign
An excerpt from Boundless: Living life in overflow It took me about eight different tattoo parlours before I…
Generosity of spirit
Generosity is a spiritual word. It speaks of the type of relationship between a giver and a receiver.…
Life and faith in Cuba
[dropcap style=”normal or inverse or boxed”]J[/dropcap]ust 93 miles from the shores of the “land of the free and…
Motivating a donation
Board Member Dick Hagerty explains how it’s done This morning as we stood in church and sang “Amazing…
The danger of charity
“That is so good of you” or “How wonderful that you spend your time with those people.” Such…
Meet Izi Holokahi
Walking with Jesus and becoming a soldier for The Salvation Army wasn’t close to Izi Holokahi’s thoughts when…
It’s all in the modeling
Most people have a difficult time explaining character. It does have several different meanings. Some immediately think of…
Reflections of a Former Atheist
The story of one second chance is captured in a new Frontier Press title, Reflections of a Former…
The impact of news on religious identity and philanthropy
From 1880 to World War I, the vast majority of Americans, those who did not come into contact…
Connection initiative
The Western Territory annually admits 7,500 men and women into its 22 Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARCs), a cost-free…
From prisoner to pastor
Locked up in solitary confinement, Charlie Woods never expected to one day become a Christian. He certainly never…
A theology of caring
Care: (n.) a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; (v.) to be concerned or solicitous; have thought…
Paying it forward
Former Booth baby becomes Mother of the Year and starts her own nonprofit. Dianne Callister received a tremendous…
‘I found acceptance and caring’ at Railton Place
By Jamie DeJesus – I’m from North Carolina but moved to San Francisco in search of my life.…
Keeping Faith in Faith-Based Organizations: A Practical Theology of Salvation Army Health Ministry
In his recent book, Keeping Faith in Faith-Based Organizations: A Practical Theology of Salvation Army Health Ministry (Wipf…
Values imposition
We’re in the values education business. Our goal is to teach people to live God’s way as revealed…
Making room
Helping others feel welcome I wanted to leave, and you wouldn’t have blamed me. I stood before an…
Biblical Creation: An Illustrated Autobiography
“There is a picture set into the words” begins Georgann Chenault’s recently published work, Biblical Creation: An Illustrated…
Finding sanctuary from life
A couple committed to the renewal of people in ministry It’s quiet. The loudest sound is the crunch…