Finding harmony
Rising incivility has put many Americans on edge. What roles can Christians play in bringing peace to the public sphere? Blogger David Gushee took a month-long hiatus this summer from his column Christians, Conflict & Change for the Religion News
Healthy lifestyles, healthy families
The Salvation Army aims to prevent and intervene in childhood obesity across the U.S. It’s the middle of the school day, but over 200 third, fourth and fifth graders are in the midst of a Latin-dance inspired fitness session—Zumba—at the Ray
How to be a kind traveler
As a multi-trillion-dollar industry, travel and tourism has become one of the biggest players in the global economy, and according to a 2015 study conducted by the market research company Phocuswright, almost three quarters of travelers reported a desire for
Brave for girls
Parents have dreams for their children. Dreams of success as adults. Dreams of how they will interact with teachers and peers. Dreams of them standing up for themselves in challenging circumstances. We do the best we can for them, to teach
Recovery efforts ramp up after historic Louisiana floods
By Jeff Daniel, Major - As the waters from last week’s historic floods begin to recede across Louisiana, relief efforts continue full force for The Salvation Army in Lafayette and the surrounding area. Many residents are now beginning to tackle the task
Student debt
In 2015, the average student loan debt for a college graduate eclipsed $35,000, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). That’s a lot of money, and students often underestimate their ability to repay it. The standard repayment plan for
Why you should grow your own berries
I love my morning routine. Around 6:30, I roll out of bed, take a shower and dry my hair. Then I put on my favorite cotton robe, move into my kitchen and boil some water for my French press coffee. While
How to make friends and create your own community
When I was young, my father was a petty officer in the US Navy. Every few years, no matter where I was in school or where my mom was working, we would pack up our things, cancel our lease, and move
Salvation Army responds to Clayton Fire
Nearly 4,000 acres and 175 structures have been destroyed. The Salvation Army continue to serve first responders and evacuees of the Clayton Fire in Lake County, Calif., as more than 1,500 residents remain evacuated. Roughly 2,500 Clearlake-area residents were allowed home Tuesday,
Driving down the high cost of higher education
As U.S. college debt crisis tops $1 trillion, The Salvation Army devises new ways to help keep students afloat. The junior stays quiet while his classmates talk about their mounting student debt. Jerry Bazilme, 21, studies physical education at the University of
Moving to learn
We all want the best for our kids. For some, that means trying a new life, in a new place, where children will hopefully have better opportunity. That’s the case for the majority of migrants, according to the United Nations
Louisiana hit by more record-breaking floods
By Jon Kalahar - Due to historic rainfall across southern Louisiana and parts of Mississippi thousands of people are without homes and The Salvation Army of Greater Baton Rouge's campus is among the structures damaged. Resources from across the Alabama, Louisiana, and