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,

“Yet, the women of Afghanistan are hopeful, seeking life and salvation. We, women, are the strong arms of society. We are the bearers and nurturers of humanity. We are women..."

Lent is a season of reflection and meditation, as we consider this question: Who is Jesus?

“Is there a diet for people like us?” asked a client in a nutrition class at Harbour Light, a Salvation Army addictions treatment program in Vancouver, where I was a dietitian for more than a decade. This facility is in the roughest and least-understood neighbourhood in the city. The session was with clients in the first and hardest weeks of the

We Believe is a six-part series on the Nicene Creed, which marks its 1,700th anniversary in 2025. 

Films for All Seasons: Experiencing the Church Year at the Movies, by film critic Abby Olcese, explores the intersection of faith and popular culture. 

Let’s learn how to harness generative AI for positive purposes and safeguard individuals and communities from its harms. We can’t afford to wait any longer. 

I’m learning to see those moments of interruption as chances to be present, listen and maybe even help in a way I hadn’t planned. After all, the interruptions might just be the very thing that matters most.