Joshua Bailey and his wife Kristin faced a heartache no parent should ever face--the loss of their child, But in the midst of their grief, Joshua chose to trust God.

These are extraordinary days we are living in. Days filled with great fear and uncertainty but, at the same time, great possibility. Not that we should ever deny the severity of COVID-19 or its global effect, but can we be challenged to see how God is working in these days?

“We rejoice that God has called you, has equipped you and gifted you for sacred service,” declared Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd, territorial commander and territorial president of women’s ministries, as they ordained and commissioned the Messengers of the Kingdom Session on June 20. With travel and social-gathering restrictions in place due to COVID-19, the livestreamed event took place across two time zones and two provinces.

The Army heritage of officership is woven throughout our families ... We are grateful for their legacy.

At The Salvation Army Bethany Hope Centre in Ottawa, a program for dads provides support through the joys and challenges of parenting.

Today is World Refugee Day and we want to join, with our brothers and sisters from around the world, in their plea for peace, justice and solidarity, asking God to make us instruments in his hands to respond with compassion and generosity. 

There is a difference between manhood and toxic masculinity.

"We pray for refugees around the world, and ask that you would hide those whose enemies seek to harm them..." Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd, territorial leaders, join in the prayer for World Refugee Day on June 20.

For corps leader Oren Cole, the most influential adult in his life was his father, Salvation Army officer Major Ross H. Cole. Standing at his father's grave, he knew his father's longing for heaven had been fulfilled.

Messengers of the Kingdom will soon take up their appointments across the territory to live out their calling and covenant.