What if Jesus was serious?
Daily devotions for people who hate daily devotions By Skye Jethani– Let's face it. A lot of Christian resources can feel cheesy, out-of-touch, and a little boring. But when Skye Jethani started doodling and writing up some of his thoughts about God,
Meet the Helpers: Salvation Army officers triple food pantry size in Mesa
Major Cherilee Ramsey is the corps officer in Mesa, Arizona, with her husband, Major Scott Ramsey. When the coronavirus pandemic began to emerge, they shifted the way The Salvation Army serves in their community—even tripling the size of the food
The best 18 quotes from William Booth
William Booth embarked upon his ministerial career in 1852, desiring to win the lost multitudes of England to Christ. He walked the streets of London to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the poor, the homeless, the hungry and
Officer moves: 10 tips for employees getting a new boss
Officers—or pastors—in The Salvation Army are generally moved to a new appointment every few years. And each year, many of these new appointments take effect in July. The Western Territory’s Youth Department hosted Public Affairs and Communications Manager Kathy Lovin on
Will people see Jesus in you?
This June, in his last month as The Salvation Army’s National Commander in the U.S., Commissioner David Hudson spoke at the Commissioning, Ordination and Appointment service of The Salvation Army Western Territory’s Messengers of the Kingdom Session. In The Salvation
Everything you need to know about William Booth this Founder’s Day
The Salvation Army celebrates Founders’ Day each year on July 2. The occasion recognizes the birthday of the organization started by William and Catherine Booth in poverty-stricken east London in 1865. But what led to that first tent meeting? Just north of
How God can use you to be ‘strong salt and bright light’ according to Lee Strobel
By Lee Strobel– Lee Strobel—atheist-turned-Christian and best-selling author of more than 20 books, including “The Case for Christ”—was the featured speaker at a recent event of The Salvation Army Western Territory. Here is what he had to say, via video. I
How to better prepare for a new normal in the reopening
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a rough year for the world. COVID-19 changed everything. Countless precious lives have been lost around the globe—with over 100,000 deaths in the U.S. alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control. So
A history of social services
It is not just the ideas that define the organization, but the character of the people who make it up that matters. By James Read - According to Forbes, The Salvation Army in the U.S. received more donations than any other charity
Why getting to know people is key and other lessons from David Hudson in his last days as National Commander
After 45 years encompassing some 15 appointments as a Salvation Army officer, Commissioner David Hudson retires this month as The Salvation Army’s National Commander. Those who know him might say his career-long service is marked by one word: Respect. And that’s
William Booth: A tribute to the Founder at the centennial of his death
A tribute to the Founder at the centennial of his death. By Diane Winston - “Do something!” William Booth told his son Bramwell in the apocryphal story of the night when the Salvationist leader saw homeless men huddled under the London Bridge.
The words we need to hear this Father’s Day: Welcome home
“You have been more like a son than my own boy.” My intoxicated father did not intend for me to hear those words, as I lay in the bed next to my cousin, but I did. He had left my