My passionate prayers to God for my son’s physical healing ended abruptly the night he died. But my prayers of surrender are ongoing. My need of grace for this never ends. However, it was “bending my knee” that led me into the next step of kingdom grieving—that of healing.
Know-It-Owls
The more I learn about our feathered friends, the more convinced I am of God’s existence.
By Phil CallawayOne bird Phil Callaway gives a hoot about is owls.
Call and Commitment 2026: Captains Josh and Kassie Cain
Keep your focus on Jesus, say Salvation Army officers.
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. Captains Josh and Kassie Cain share about their
Returning to Our Roots
Is The Salvation Army still a church for the streets?
by Lieutenant Mirna DiraniThe Salvation Army was founded to serve both worlds—body and soul—but over time, they can feel disconnected. Our corps can become consumed with maintaining programs, buildings and schedules. At the same time, our social service ministries often carry the load of engaging the community. If William Booth walked into one of our corps today, what would he see?
The Salvation Army is active in more than 130 countries worldwide. With such a wide scope of ministry, there are many service opportunities for both officers and lay personnel interested in serving overseas. Below is a list of available positions in other Salvation Army territories, prepared by the IHQ personnel department.
We often have good reasons to cope with stressful thoughts, but what a relief, a reprieve even, to leave them behind for a while. Being present in the present can be such a gift. And walking a dog, in my case a greyhound called Blondie, is a lesson I’d love to share with you on how to take ourselves off autopilot.
Partners in Mission 2026: Panama | Chilibre Corps Youth Program
Corps nurtures children and teens as they grow in faith, character, and service.
At the Chilibre Corps in Panama, the youth program nurtures children and teens as they grow in faith, character, and service. Younger kids learn Bible verses, life skills, and simple ways to help others, while older youth take on leadership roles—supporting the younger ones, learning to lead meetings, playing instruments, and strengthening their walk with God.
I Can Only Imagine 2, the sequel to the 2018 faith-based film by the same name, offers a look into the next chapter of Bart Millard (John Michael Finley), the frontman for the Christian band MercyMe, and picks up about 15 years later.
Walking Gently Together
Tracy Desjarlais, Indigenous liaison, shares the importance of building bridges between the Army and First Nations.
“A handshake goes a long way,” says Tracy Desjarlais (Piapot First Nation of Saskatchewan), Indigenous liaison for public affairs and emergency disaster services (EDS) for the Canada and Bermuda Territory. “And to build trust within the nations, it’s important for us to be present.” As part of The Salvation Army’s commitment to establishing this
Salvationist Podcast: Australian Officers on Serving in Canada
"We love it here," say Captains Chris and Nichole Maxwell, officers from Down Under.
Australian officers talk about their calling; about some of the biggest and most surprising differences between The Salvation Army in Australia and Canada; and about their church’s process of rebuilding after Covid and how Kingston Citadel has a renewed vision and is thriving today.



