Throughout my life, I can trace times when hope faded, prayers were silenced, darkness crowned my thoughts, and struggles overwhelmed and exhausted me. But I can also trace the times when God has led, intervened, guided my thoughts, tested me and shown mercy to me time and time again.
All of God's "nicknames" really help build a solid image of the character of God.
Giraffic Park
Think God doesn’t have a sense of humour? Have you ever seen a platypus? Or a giraffe?
By Phil CallawayIt seems a giant leap of faith to think that creation’s stunning complexity is the result of anything less than the work of a master artist.
Making a Better Tomorrow
Meal program builds relationships between seniors and people experiencing homelessness.
by Jonathan Gagne"People took the time to listen to us, pray with us and support us through the toughest times.”
Rock of Ages
Heavy metal legend Alice Cooper’s most controversial act is dedicating his life to God.
By David GoodwinAlice Cooper, the man known as “The Godfather of Shock Rock,” is famous for his elaborately staged—and often shocking—onstage theatrics. But the man behind the show—born Vincent Damon Furnier—is first to stress that there is much more to him than people think.
Purchasing Power
With her son now a shopper, this longtime Salvation Army thrift store guest has made it a family affair.
By Juan RomeroSalvation Army thrift stores are more than thrift stores. Staff and clients become an extended family as the years go by.
Ikigai
What gets you up in the morning? Maybe now is the time for a fresh beginning.
By Beverly IvanyThe people of Okinawa, Japan, have a fascinating word they live by on a daily basis: ikigai—pronounced “icky guy.” It roughly translates to “the reason you get out of bed in the morning.” In other words, it’s the thing that drives you the most in life.Phrases that are associated with ikigai are: what you love; what brings you satisfaction; what you are good at; what the world needs; what motivates you; what brings joy. What is your ikigai?
What It's All About
Christian band Manic Drive has kept God at the heart of its message.
By Nathan Reid-WelfordManic Drive has cemented itself in the Christian music industry with a catalogue of rock ranging from alternative with a hint of metal to pop with a hint of electronic elements.
Create beautiful reusable packaging or maybe even one-of-a-kind art!
A Fair Trade
My time volunteering at a Salvation Army food pantry has humanized me in ways I never thought possible.
By Colin BeardallWhy does Colin Beardall volunteer at The Salvation Army Lakeshore Community Church’s food pantry in Toronto?