Salvation Army restores family for man in recovery from addiction
When Joshua Needham first arrived at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in San Jose, California, in 2016, his relationship with his family was broken. He was divorced, he had lost custody of his newborn son, and his parents
20 good things that happened in 2020
It’s no secret 2020 has been challenging. In a year repeatedly deemed “unprecedented” for the breadth of its hardships, it’s not hard to find them: the sheer influx of those in need of help providing for their family’s basic needs.
His Provision: The only way
By Doug Tollerud, Lt. Colonel– In the days of many ways and no absolute truth, it is comforting to know that there really is only one way. Jesus said in John 14:6: “I am the way and the truth and the
73: The one thing you need to plan for the New Year with Megan Fate Marshman
What are your plans for the New Year? Will it depend on how things are going in the moment? It doesn’t need to. You really can trust God’s plan for your life—in all things, no matter what your life looks like right
Colorado family pays it forward one pizza at a time
Pizza is more popular than ever in 2020, according to a recent survey of Americans of all ages, and that’s good news for Dennis and Barbara Sorrow of Cortez, Colorado. Several years after The Salvation Army helped the Sorrow family get
His Provision: Incredible faith
By Marcia Smith, Lt. Colonel– The angel went to her [Mary] and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But
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
72: How to use your imagination in retelling the story this Christmas with Russ Ramsey
Story may be the most compelling way to deliver information, which we can assume is why Jesus delivered so many of his messages in parables—story. Russ Ramsey explores the narrative arc of the Bible from Genesis through Revelation in a new
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 pay off higher-than-expected bills, credit card debt and student loans, or perhaps have even exchanged our dream career for one that promises
Homeless to work program brings healing through employment
The program has secured full-time employment for 44 people since launching in 2018. When The Salvation Army launched its Homeless to Work Program in Moreno Valley, California, in 2018, it was initially only funded for one year. Now, two years later,
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
In a virtual year, The Salvation Army turns to cryptocurrency
Crypto kettle is the latest in a range of efforts aimed to rescue Christmas In a year like no other, with unprecedented need and fundraising challenges, The Salvation Army is turning to cryptocurrency, launching its first ever crypto kettle in the