Salvation Army celebrates 30-year ministry in Liberia
By David S. Massaquoi - General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women's Ministries, led the celebration of The Salvation Army's 30th anniversary in Liberia with worship, the opening of a new Salvation Army school and by showing
8 Bible verses on cultivating kindness
Kindness is not simply being nice. It’s courage and discipline, it’s constant and unchanging. It’s a simple facet of Christ, not a smiling face of a Christian. It’s not a performance for the masses, it’s a performance for the audience
A guide to self-love
You were designed as beloved, firstly loved by the one who knows perfect love. You have a personalized invitation to sit at the banqueting table, to be ravished by an intimate and divine romance. Consider embracing yourself in a way
Being fearless in times of change with your kids
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Phil. 4:6). This is the verse that keeps me going in times of change. Change can be hard for adults, but
Why I do what I do
By Terry Masango, Captain - It was at the end of a long, tiring day. With the remote in my hand, I was TV channel surfing as I reclined in my favorite chair. The toll of days packed with leading social
How we can adjust our expectations on Valentine’s Day
When I was in grade school, Valentine’s Day was fraught with excitement. Would the boy I secretly liked give me a special valentine or even one at all? Would there be little candy hearts with curious messages? Who would get
Rethinking the warm reception
Sunday evening knocks on our door and we welcome with the warmth of an open hug and an open house. The invitation extended is met with a meticulously-framed evening of entertainment, appetizers, and conversation topics, not without a somewhat-forced flair.
‘And the greatest of these is love’
By Lisa Bingham - Every Feb. 14, we celebrate Valentine’s Day, sometimes with cards or flowers, chocolates, romantic dinners, love songs or poems. Some esteem the day as highly significant, while others would just as soon skip it altogether. Children love
Commissioner Grace Chang
Feb. 24, 1936 –Jan. 5, 2018 Commissioner Grace E. Chang was promoted to Glory Jan. 5 from San Diego. Grace was born Feb. 24, 1936, in Seoul, Korea, before the country divided in 1945. While studying at Seoul National University College of
Grace and peace
By Doug Riley, Colonel - To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 1:7 NIV). Driving late at
‘Sensory garden’ teaches kids about agriculture
Nurturing roots in Yuma, Arizona By Vivian Lopez - In Yuma, Arizona, fruits and vegetables are more than just produce—they’re a key to the city’s culture. Recognizing this, The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Yuma partnered with Lowe’s to launch a
Temp jobs put Moreno Valley’s homeless to work
The Inland Empire city is turning to its homeless population to help clean up the community. By Mark Butkus - The City of Moreno Valley, California, is partnering with The Salvation Army on an innovative program to help the city’s homeless community