4 lies about friendship that I almost fell for
I don’t know about you, but I feel like we’ve been told a whole lot of lies and tall tales about friendship, and I think I fell for most of them. For a lot of my life, I lived by
Reading the times: A literary and theological inquiry into the news
Looking at some exemplars might help us envision what a healthy interplay between media and community can look like. While there are many people I could highlight as models of faithful belonging and redemptive publishing, it would be hard to
5 moments not to miss in the 2021 Caring Hero Awards
If you’ve kept an eye on any of the longer-than-usual lead up to the Summer Olympics, you’ve seen some world-class displays in hurdles, dismounts and freestyles. And while those competing in Tokyo are impressive, the list of medal-hopefuls is missing some
Do you have ‘the joy switch’?
Have you ever lost it—at a time when things were humming along for you? You were feeling good—until someone said or did just the thing to set you off. You got derailed, pushed out of your sweet spot. You stopped listening
Why you need to get out of your bubble
Our hearts have been designed for the kind of kinship and connection that can only come from being in a community and together with other people. God knew from the very beginning that this type of existence would be the
Tech program is helping seniors participate in life online
Like other older adults, Jeanie Lemaire, 70, didn’t grow up using computers and mobile phones. She recognizes the value of technology and has made some attempts to learn, but beyond making a phone call or sending a text on her
Introducing The Commons Podcast
The Commons is a new podcast from The Salvation Army's Caring Magazine for women who want to talk about relevant and relatable topics—from mental health to marriage, and even what the Bible says about equity. The show is co-hosted by Cassandra
How to be a social media peacemaker
By Douglas S. Bursch– We are called to be peacemakers. However, if our actions are not thoughtful and intentional, we wound those entrusted to our care. We harm friends, family, neighbors, strangers and the people we come across in our online
Nominate your Caring Hero
Help us recognize and reward the heroes who are making an impact right where they are. This awards season, while the shows may still look a little different, we're crystal clear on this: the list of nominees is missing some names. That's
During a challenging year, moms find support in Caring Facebook group
The Facebook group is 120 members strong and counting. “I cry or want to cry almost daily.” “Most days I’m overwhelmed.” “Attempting to balance work and mom life is a daily process.” These are just a few of the replies received
Celebrating Salvation Army voices this Black History Month
Every year in America, Black History Month celebrates the achievements of African Americans and recognizes their role in U.S. history. From Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., to Harriet Tubman, Shirley Chisholm, Jesse Owens and Ruby Bridges, each fought hard for justice
6 simple ways to teach your kids about giving
“I want…” These words are among the first that many children speak when they’re learning to put sentences together. Even in toddlerhood, we are in tune with the concept of wanting things. Giving, on the other hand, can be a bit