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 his mercy (a fancy word for not getting what you deserve) by sending Adam and Eve out of The Garden. You might be
Seattle-area radio hosts bring Christmas joy through toy drive
Moug and Angie Mornings Toy Drive benefits The Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy ‘N Joy efforts in the Pacific Northwest. Moug and Angie Mornings on Seattle’s Star 101.5 co-host John Moug hadn’t left the top of the 15-feet of scaffolding at The
Gifts to inspire and give hope in 2022
Earlier this year, The Salvation Army launched an initiative to help people find meaning through loving others. With the goal of providing a light during dark times and giving support to those experiencing hunger, homelessness, addiction, and more, LOVE BEYOND
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 the year. Wrapped up in the usual sights, sounds and smells of the season (colorful lights, jingle bells and peppermint hot chocolate, anyone?)
This Christmas, Hope Marches On for Americans overcoming pandemic hardships
When the pandemic began, The Salvation Army Spokane (Washington) Corps had to quickly make arrangements for its programs that range from helping those experiencing homelessness to providing emergency foster care. Staff from the programs worked to make plans for various COVID-related
Providing food—and more—at the El Cajon Corps
Cadet Matilde Esparza, a second-year cadet with the Messengers of Grace Session, served at the El Cajon (California) Corps during fall 2020 and the Christmas season. The corps’ food bank serves the community three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday
West unites in Christmas Praise event
Western Territorial Commander Commissioner Douglas Riley gathered Salvationists and friends on Christmas Sunday, Dec. 20, for a virtual evening of Christmas Praise filled with the story of Christ’s arrival and Christmas carols. “We know, from personal experience, that no matter where
Musical encouragement for Christmas 2020
It’s Christmas 2020 and nothing is as it should be, it seems—or at least, it’s not the sort of holiday season we’ve come to expect. To provide some holiday encouragement this year, we’ve compiled a list of Christmas songs from
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, who was born alongside livestock. Man right here, with us. Perhaps more than any other story, the story of the first Christmas has
How well do you know your Christmas carols?
What was that certain kind of sleigh? Or the gift from my one true love? Or the prettiest sight to see? Test your Christmas carols trivia in this 10-question quiz. Complete the quiz to discover the correct answers! Loading… Bonus Here’s another one for you: Did
West turns to data for planning kettle locations
By Hillary Jackson– It’s no secret COVID-19 has altered our shopping habits. How often do we opt for delivery instead of going to the store? Or if we go to the store, select curbside service to avoid going inside? These changes
How The Salvation Army will keep bell ringers safe this Christmas
Navigating a vital fundraising effort during COVID-19. Often you hear it before you see it—the bell ringing coming from a volunteer standing at a Salvation Army kettle. Every year, the sight and sound of the bells are part of the Christmas