The Sabbath is God’s gift of rest, says Louis Kyron. It helps us stop, breathe and be made new. Stepping back renews us. Rest is not weakness; rest is trust. Rest is the source of service.

After moving from Punjab, India, to Sydney, N.S., Kirandeep Kaur looked forward to the excitement of a new country and the career opportunities it would bring. Back home, she worked as a dentist at The Salvation Army’s Mac Robert Hospital in Dhariwal, part of the India Northern Territory. So, when she saw the familiar Red Shield outside Sydney

Since 1886, Self-Denial has been a calling for Salvationists—an invitation to give sacrificially and put others first so that God’s love can be experienced in real, life-changing ways around the world. Today, that mission continues across the Latin America North Territory, where limited resources are met with extraordinary joy, dedication, and

 Little did Caroline Mitchell know that when she first walked through the doors of The Salvation Army’s food bank in Fort St. John, B.C., for assistance, that this place would one day bring her an amazing opportunity. Caroline now works at the same Salvation Army food bank she had accessed. “The assistance was a godsend for me,” she adds.

As I was growing up in Jamaica, faith was the underlying rhythm of all the simple moments of everyday life. Sunday dinner was sacred. Preparations for cooking began early, before church. I remember the sound of grating the coconut for the rice and peas, while the pressure cooker pot sent out steam. After a powerful Sunday holiness service, we

From February 1-7, 2025, the international development department holds a vibrant and immersive open house in honour of International Development Week, transforming their space at The Salvation Army’s territorial headquarters in Toronto into a lively, global showcase brimming with stories, laughter and hope. 

Each year, the month of February is designated in our territory as Call and Commitment Month, where we create space for individuals to discern and explore God’s call on their lives. It is a time to reflect, pray, encourage others and journey together as we listen with open hearts to His voice. Major Carson Decker, territorial candidates

“I go out and share my story, and I hope I inspire others.” 

Captains Cathy and Scott Allen, then the pastors at Agincourt Temple Community Church, had suggested in the fall of 2024 that Tayo Oyerinde get his hair cut for a Partners in Mission fundraiser, part of an annual self-denial campaign that provides the necessary money to carry out the ministry of The Salvation Army worldwide. He readily agreed.

Unsurprisingly, Christmas looked a little different for Jessica and me this year. It was the first Christmas away from our immediate families and Toronto church community for both of us, and we were wary of what it would be like. How different would Christmas feel without our regular traditions?