Christmas is God’s greatest gift because we can know truth—truth that is more than abstract concept, a truth that is real and alive, embodied in Jesus.

When 12-year-old Jenera Roundsky took her own life in June, the Wapekeka First Nation declared a state of emergency, prompting a call for assistance. The Salvation Army was one of the organizations that responded.

I've often wondered if I’m doing enough to lay a spiritual foundation for my children. Then a moment last September gave me a new perspective. 

Thousands of children will have a brighter Christmas this year, thanks to The Salvation Army's annual Toy Mountain campaign. In partnership with CTV, the Army has begun collecting toys in eight cities across Canada and will continue to do so until December 20.

When you consider the thousands of possibilities in a seven-digit phone number, the odds of the number my mother dialed going to a Bible-believing Tamil speaker are almost impossible to compute.

Based in St. John’s, N.L., this band of young Salvationists is spreading the love of Jesus through music.

Dean Pritchett was not a regular churchgoer, but when he attended the Salvation Army corps led by his aunt and uncle, his life was transformed.

Throughout the rollercoaster ride of being a professional athlete, NHL goalie James Reimer remains true to the Christian roots that have always kept him grounded.

If you were to come to Broadview Village on a Friday morning at 9 a.m., you would find a small group of people gathered around a table, enjoying a cup of coffee. “Mmmm … you make good coffee, Major Christine!” Thomas often tells me. Thomas has lived at Broadview, a Salvation Army residential program for people with developmental disabilities in Toronto, for many years. As the chaplain, sitting and chatting with other staff and Thomas every Friday is one of the highlights of my week. I’ve come to cherish the gifts he offers—joy, friendship and kindness.

When I was 26, I felt stuck in a rut. I was unemployed, living in my parent’s basement and depressed. I needed a fresh start. I moved to a new city without a job or knowing anyone. But although I didn’t have a plan, God did.