The Salvation Army’s art ministries seek to empower individuals and glorify God
When art becomes ministry—how visual art can ignite the soul. When they first come to church, children often participate in art activities to learn about Jesus and the Bible; this might be the first ministry they encounter. In all stages of life,
The arc of identity
We grow and develop almost in tandem with the characters we love. Every good film in some way wrestles with identity—a character struggling with the gap between who they are and who they want to be. Seeing another person’s journey, no
I’ve seen the Spirit move through art
Who knew social media could bring over 50 recovering addicts from The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center to a place of hope, through art? After admiring the work of Bay Area artist Brian Arriaga, we reached out. Through different pieces of
10 quick tips for taking beautiful photos
If you want to take a beautiful photograph, point your camera at a beautiful thing. That seems simple enough, but it is amazing how many people miss this most basic rule. Once you have found something beautiful to photograph, here
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. Thrivent Financial this year released a book—“Inspiring Generosity: Stories of Faith and Grace in Art”—that explores generosity by examining the inspiration and stories
How to arrange grocery store flowers like a professional
Whether it’s a single stem or a bouquet, flowers make us feel emotion. The gift of flowers expresses love, joy, sorrow, and often so much more. For centuries, flowers have been given as gifts, and for good reason: They are
San Rafael Corps launches Music and Arts Institute for underserved youth
The program offers affordable lessons in guitar, violin, trumpet, piano and dance. By Vivian Lopez - Salvation Army San Rafael Corps Officer Lt. Larry Carmichael is on a mission to make the arts more accessible to underserved youth in Marin County, California.
How to add more hygge coziness to your life
“Hygge,” pronounced hoo-gah, is a Danish word for capturing a moment of bliss and an arguably healthy obsession of the way one views and lives life. It’s “the Danish art of coziness,” as explained by VisitDenmark. You know when you’re
How William Booth’s ideas on poverty continue to shape The Salvation Army today
If you’ve ever taken a trip on the London Underground, you cannot have missed the myriad signs pointing travelers in the direction of the “way out.” In operation since 1863, this network of trains ferrying passengers through the subterranean circuits
A simple landmark of home
Handmade quilts serve as empowerment for women in recovery. When Barbara Kelly heard about The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Program (ARP) in Chico, California, during a yoga class, she decided to encourage the women seeking treatment there the best way
Embracing Thanksgiving traditions with your family
To this day, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. A big part of the reason why is because my parents always made it memorable. They made sure to engage me and my brother in the spirit of the holiday
How art can heal and bring people together
How art can heal and bring people together When art meets people where they are, magical things can happen. Even better: when art heals people in some of the most dark or unexpected places through song, dance, the written word or live