Sisters reunite at Salvation Army senior activity center
The Laura Danieli Senior Activity Center in Phoenix has offered social fellowship and more since 1982. By Carlos DellaMaddalena - The memory of gifts and food The Salvation Army delivered to Celia Gonzalez’s family at Christmas during her childhood remains clear in
Making Christ’s name known: Part Five
A Scripture study from Caring, part five of five. Read part four here. Part 5: He is Redeemer Behind the scenes Read what Scripture says in John 21:1-19. Beyond the surface In this passage, Jesus launches into a ministry of regathering his dispersed disciples. Peter returned
10: How Sports Can Change Lives with Jose Moreno
It’s no secret that sports teach character. Both wellness and life lessons come with being part of a team. Jose Moreno gets to take those benefits to the next level. As the Vice President of Marketing and Community Relations for the Fiesta Bowl,
How to juggle work and spending quality time with your kids
I went back to work when my daughter was just six weeks old. And although I loved my job, when I dropped her off at her babysitter’s house for the first time, my heart broke a little bit. I worried
Making Christ’s name known: Part Four
A Scripture study from Caring, part four of five. Read part three here. Part 4: He is the Way Behind the scenes Read what Scripture says in John 13:1-30. Beyond the surface One of the most fascinating stories in Scripture is how Jesus conducts himself during
Salvation Army Sunbeams program connects, empowers girls
Carla Brandt believes the fellowship and skills learned in The Salvation Army’s troop program have the power to change the lives of young girls in communities throughout the country. Brandt, a troop leader in Montana, has seen firsthand how young girls
09: What Addiction Takes Away and Where Healing Begins with Ed Hector
Did you know: One in seven Americans will be affected by addiction? And the disease is even more prevalent in members of the armed forces, particularly with tobacco, alcohol and prescription drug abuse. Unsurprisingly, the problems created by addiction are many. As
Notes from camp: Where children find a new perspective of who they are
Last year, more than 260,000 kids attended a summer or day camp with The Salvation Army, primarily at one of its 44 camps across the U.S. This is just one account of a life impacted at summer camp. Camp is about
Making Christ’s name known: Part Three
A Scripture study from Caring, part three of five. Read part two here. Part 3: He is the Shepherd Behind the scenes Read what Scripture says in Matthew 14:13-21. Beyond the surface In this passage, the disciples found themselves partnering with Jesus. As followers, they watched
How drones are changing the disaster relief industry
Disasters now displace three to ten times more people than conflict and war, but what if we had a better system to provide early warnings and deliver aid? Some people hear “drone,” and they think aerial surveillance a la “Big Brother”
08: How understanding the Bible better improves your life with Pastor Mark Moore
Do you want to know the Bible better but aren’t sure where to start? Do you open your Bible to begin reading and feel a little lost? You’re not alone. Those are the two most common barriers to the study of Scripture. And
New book uses religious art to explore generosity
A well-known financial services ministry has launched an effort to teach generosity in a not-so-well-known way: through artwork. Thrivent Financial this year released a book—“Inspiring Generosity: Stories of Faith and Grace in Art”—that explores generosity by examining the inspiration and stories