Oh, where a library card can take you
The bulk of my education has come from something I can fit in my wallet. As a little girl, I got my first glimpse at what true passion feels like when I got a library card. I will never forget
19: How The Salvation Army engages the federal government with Sabrina Kiser
The Salvation Army is actively involved in fighting hunger, homelessness and more across the country. In fact, the organization serves some 23 million people a year in the U.S. But you may not know that The Salvation Army is also engaged
‘Brew Crews’ bring coffee and love
The Salvation Army has a street outreach centered around coffee: the “Brew Crew.” These teams of those in addictions recovery programs through the Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) venture out with backpack coffee dispensers, known as “Rocketman Backpacks,” to share Jesus and
My failed attempt at The Kindness Challenge
The Kindness Challenge was harder than I thought it would be. Was it because I am incapable of being kind? Sure, there’s room for improvement in my personal Kindness Department, but I wasn’t necessarily a Scrooge. “I’m nice enough,” so
Salvation Army international leaders visit Uganda Territory
More than 100 people respond to gospel challenge as General Brian Peddle visits Uganda. Salvation Army world leader General Brian Peddle and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Rosalie Peddle visited the Uganda Territory, where they dedicated a new corps hall
5 ways to care about homelessness in San Francisco
In January 2019, more than 8,000 people were experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, 17 percent more than two years prior, according to the 2019 San Francisco Homeless Count and Survey. The phenomenon is not isolated. In fact, homelessness has grown for
10 Bible verses to bring comfort in times of disaster
Times of disaster bring uncertainty and fear. They can test us and stretch us beyond our own limits of possibility. And yet, these times—personal or collective—can also reveal a resiliency and strength unknown. When you are facing a new kind
Salvation Army Hollywood Temple Corps hosts Influence Lab Women’s Evening
Kathleen Cooke leads event aiming to inspire Christian women in media. By Karen Gleason - Salvation Army National Advisory Board member Kathleen Cooke hosted an Influence Lab Women’s Evening at the Hollywood (California) Temple Corps Sept. 13. During the program, Cooke interviewed
18: Is faith personal or is it inherently social? With Commissioner Jolene K. Hodder
Our salvation in Christ begins personally—it’s a decision and commitment made individually. But it does not end there. A genuine personal relationship with God flows into all of our relationships. After all, Jesus gave us two commands: love God and love
Such love: Part Three
The power of friendship from three perspectives A Scripture study from Caring, part three of three. Read part two here. Part 3: The Paralyzed Man’s Friends Behind the scenes Read what Scripture says in Mark 2. Beyond the surface The miraculous story of healing found in Mark
17: How The Salvation Army keeps kids full for the weekend with Lt. James Fleming
You’ve probably heard of The Salvation Army’s Thanksgiving dinners, food pantries or the provision of meals during a natural disaster. But you might not know that TSA in communities across the country fills backpacks or other bags with food to
Salvation Army publicly announces effort to double impact on homelessness
By Christin Thieme - The Salvation Army hosted city officials, local business leaders, the media and guests in a special event at the Bell Shelter in Bell, California, including a forum and press conference announcing the Army’s intention to double its