How do you measure influence? Is it tangible or theoretical? In my opinion, it is measured by visibly changed lives, especially when they span family and community, generations and geography. My father-in-law, Bert Vincent, had this kind of influence. From within the family circle and beyond, his legacy is one of evangelism, encouragement, passion and prayer. He inspired many to be active in the kingdom of God.

In March 2009, I sat in a doctor's office to learn the results of an MRI, and heard the words, "We found a large mass growing inside the walls of your spine."

In Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills, a village in Kayenzi perches along the top of a ridge, overlooking the valley below. Green hills, dotted with rust-red roofs, disappear into the distance. The land is divided into small farms—about 90 percent of Rwandans depend on subsistence agriculture, growing only enough food to feed their families. Children cluster at communal water taps, filling yellow containers, smiling and waving at passing cars. 

I didn't believe in God. So why was I so angry with him?

My daughter and I healed our self-inflicted scars together.

On a two-year medical mission, Canadian Salvationists manage the Koki Clinic, Ela Beach Clinic and several rural health outposts within a few hours of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea's capital city.

Ryan Seguin didn't want to always be on the outside looking in.

Halo Project measures Salvation Army impact on communities.

How our marriage endured the ups and downs of bipolar disorder.

God's promises sustain me as I battle cancer.