Diane Stark's saw her online gaming pastime as harmless. At first. But it soon started to control her life. What could she do to end the game?
New Pavilion and Community Garden Open in Leamington
Outdoor space offers more opportunities for ministry.
by Abbigail Oliver
The Salvation Army in Leamington, Ont., celebrated the grand opening of a new pavilion and community garden in May, inviting the community and local partners to enjoy the addition to the corps property. The project began when Major Judi Wickens, corps officer, felt a calling from the Lord to create a gathering space for spiritual reflection,
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Setting A Big Table
At Bloor Central Corps, a community meal is a picture of the kingdom of God.
by Jahred Warkentin
It’s Saturday evening, and my wife, Jess, and I set out for the 7ate9 community meal at Bloor Central Corps in Toronto. On the subway, we run into Joe, who’s also headed there, and he shares the inconveniences and delays he’s faced on the way. Exiting Ossington Station at Delaware Avenue, we cross paths with other familiar
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Making a Difference
For more than five years, Nina Halpern has been helping at the Gateway of Hope in Langley, B.C.
By Dan FergusonSalvation Army volunteers such as Nina Halpern play an indispensable role.
Defenders of Justice: Lieutenant Jenny Rideout
New lieutenant has a unique perspective on officership.
"You won't find peace and contentment until you do what God is asking of you," says Lieutenant Jenny Rideout.
In recent months, our team in the mission department at territorial headquarters (THQ)—which includes corps mission, community mission and social mission—has been hearing me chant the phrase, “We Are Mission!” as a rallying cry. While also trying to have a bit of fun, my hope is that this powerful mantra captures The
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Gerald's Path to Redemption
How one man altered the course of his life with the help of The Salvation Army.
By Chris McGregorNow free of substance use, having a place to call his own and working in the home-renovation industry while embracing faith to keep himself on track, 54-year-old Gerald Jorgensen has altered the course of his life with the help of The Salvation Army and is helping others who are homeless by handing out water, food and clothing.
New film about Flannery O'Connor invites audiences to consider the interplay between pain and suffering in a fallen world and the transcendent grace of a loving God.
Full STEAM Ahead
Day camp is expanding The Salvation Army’s reach and impact in Bermuda.
by Giselle RandallThe Salvation Army in Bermuda is offering three new day camps—STEAM, CREATE and sports—as part of a revamped camping ministry.
For thousands of years, humans have been foretelling the end, the meltdown, the apocalypse. They’ve been making predictions like there’s no tomorrow.