Have you ever noticed something common on every headstone? I don’t mean the names. I’m talking about what’s between the dates of birth and death.It’s the dash. Have you ever stopped to think about that prominent mark?

In this wide-ranging interview, Major Ballantine takes listeners through his life’s journey—from his salvation experience at the Salvation Army corps in Windsor, Ont., to his leadership of the International Staff Songsters and the Canadian Staff Songsters, to his retirement from active ministry last fall.

"I want Salvationists all around the world to be encouraged by the truth that the God we worship, the God we love, is a faithful God," writes General Lyndon Buckingham. "His mercies are new every morning."

As we step into 2024, Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, territorial leaders, celebrate the opportunities the new year brings, and share their prayer for the future of the Canada and Bermuda Territory.

Acknowledging the presence of something troubling does not necessitate abandoning the things we love. Instead, it allows us to accept them with humility, recognizing that the author may not have gotten everything right, just as we don’t have all the answers ourselves.

These articles were the most-read articles on Salvationist.ca in 2023.

Thanks to the dedication and generosity of Salvationists, donors and supporters, The Salvation Army’s territorial Partners in Mission Self-Denial campaign raised $2,055,167 in 2023 toward a fundraising goal of $2.3 million. With the additional contribution of $1 million from territorial headquarters, a total of $3,055,167 will have a

At Cornerstone, participants live independently and are guided by a support group that focuses on achieving personal growth and teaching life skills.

After 14 years of working as a firefighter, including four years in Kirkland Lake, Ont., Jeremy Alldred-Hughes has always had a heart to serve the community, both on and off work hours. “I feel like any first responder has the passion and desire to help, serve and look after our community. That doesn’t stop when we punch the clock.

"In a world filled with uncertainty and distractions, the message of Christ's birth is a beacon of hope and a source of joy," say Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, territorial leaders.