Fighting our fear of loneliness
We’re more connected than ever through technology, but an emoji can’t take the place of a hug. We all feel lonely at times. I have a family member who calls herself a hermit—she doesn’t really feel the need for much in
A letter to humanity, one post at a time
Employee and Salvationist Erick Rodriguez uses lettering for good Be kind. Be relentless. Be strong. If an artistic expression could choose its cause, Erick Rodriguez’s Instagram presence would be a call to a lifestyle of good, full of vim and vigor.
How to live a life you can feel good about
I have always understood that being happy with your life is a key component to being fulfilled, but I never thought about it as something to be proud of. That was until I began watching videos of a magnificent and
The Salvation Army sends kids home with meals to avoid hunger away from school
Imagine seeing a child in the dumpster behind school looking for food to take home to her family for the weekend. Or another child walking in one morning who stops at the curb and sits down. Not because he’s lazy, but
Ministry without walls
In St. Louis, a missional community builds young leaders. They gathered around 6 p.m. on a balmy Sunday evening, in a large backyard rimmed by rustling trees, the shaggy carpet of grass underfoot growing slightly dewy with Midwestern humidity. Altogether,
Ready to move
After a tumor left her quadriplegic, determination and a Kroc Center trainer helped this faithful single mother find strength. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). Julie Alejado David focuses on this verse to get through each
Initiative brings ‘Tech in the Tenderloin’
Non-profit aims to open tech opportunities for San Francisco kids By Vivian Lopez - San Francisco is a hub of technological innovation, housing some of the wealthiest tech companies in the country. Yet, it is also home to one of the roughest neighborhoods
The ABCs of Gens X, Y and Z
“The young man pities his elders, fearing the day he, too, will join their ranks. The elderly man pities the younger generation, well-knowing the trials and tribulations that lie ahead of them.” –Lynda I. Fisher The competitive advantage of learning from
‘Captain Carlos’
The face of The Salvation Army in one community, telling anyone who will listen how the organization helps its neighbors. For more than a decade, The Salvation Army Sierra Vista Corps in southwest Cochise County, Arizona, was housed in a 1,500
Why one Salvation Army officer is dedicated to refugees and asylum seekers
Is God moving The Salvation Army into a new mission field? That’s the big question Lt. Ben Cotterill often finds himself asking. He and his wife, Rebecka, have been confronted with the challenges—but also the triumphs—that come with serving an ever-evolving
Understanding The Salvation Army Chain of Command
From Soldier to General The Salvation Army organizational structure can appear complicated, but in essence there are just six steps from the soldier in the local corps to the General at International Headquarters. Soldier—A lay member of The Salvation Army 14
On the Corner
An open letter to our new General by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - January 28, 2006 Dear Commissioner, Just got the news. We have a General who isn’t taking office tomorrow. What’s this Army coming to? Maybe we should adopt the same practice with other