How do we teach them to engage politically, without losing sight of eternity? 

Like Jesus’ original followers, believers today are sent into the world to be his witnesses (see Luke 24:48; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8). I pray that The Salvation Army will never lose or abandon a sense of urgency in living its mission. Let’s always speak to people about Jesus, the joy of our salvation and the peace that comes from knowing him

Lt-Colonel Keith Pike, territorial secretary for business administration, asked Microsoft Copilot four key questions to see how it would engage with the heart of Christian belief and practice. 

Purposeful breathing is one of the most effective ways to calm our stress response, and breath prayers combine deep breathing exercises with meditation on God’s Word.

We sometimes hear that the family is the basic unit of society, that villages and cities are made up of households, and so forth. The logic may seem intuitive because it has been repeated by philosophers since at least Aristotle. But both Jesus and Paul acknowledge more complicated realities in the community of Christ-followers.

The Salvation Army's work has always been about both discipleship and evangelism—serving people in need while proclaiming the hope of Christ. But we must ask ourselves: are we still effectively sharing the good news in a way that engages the world around us? Are we innovating in our outreach methods to meet the needs of a rapidly changing society?

Because Jesus became incarnate, God has not only empathized with us from a distance; he has felt the tears of grief and the joy of laughter himself.

Generations of Salvationists have carried the banner of salvation for the lost, holiness for the convert and service to all. They have pledged to use their time, talents, gifts and abilities to fight the salvation war—to rescue the perishing and care for the dying. Our mission remains our motivation; the movement is vibrant and strong. Yet

While it is true that God’s character is the same yesterday, today and forever (see Hebrews 13:8), God is also uncontrollable, untameable and unpredictable—I might be so bold as to say that God is wild. Yet, time and time again, we attempt to fit him into a box that we can define and control to serve our own needs.

Have you ever been in a store, overheard a child completely melting down and thought to yourself, Thank goodness, other kids do that, too. Or, even worse, At least my kids aren’t that bad. Hi, I’m Bhreagh, and I am guilty of comparing myself and my children to others. And it used to riddle me with anxiety. Theodore Roosevelt’s timeless quote,