For Carrie, The Salvation Army became a place that represented support during a period of transition. “If anyone just needs someone to talk to or maybe needs beds, food, clothing, anything, The Salvation Army is always there for you,” she concludes.
Mobilizing Hope
Disaster preparedness training equips leaders and responders in the Africa Zone.
by Major Elaine LockeThe Salvation Army is training leaders and responders to prepare for, mitigate and respond to emergencies effectively across the Africa Zone.
Ready to Roll
New Salvation Army disaster response truck gives Kenora region rapid emergency support.
By Pam FedackThe Salvation Army has unveiled a new emergency disaster services (EDS) truck in Kenora, providing northwestern Ontario with a mobile emergency response unit capable of delivering meals, supplies and support during disasters.
"A Beautiful Balance"
Elizabeth Borgela’s decision to become an officer was a thoughtful one, not made in haste.
by Ken Ramstead“It was the combination of understanding God, understanding who he was for me, understanding the Bible and understanding what faith was for me that made me realize The Salvation Army was the place for me.”
The Belly of the Beast
In Whalefall, a teen has only one hour to find a reason to live and become the son he never was.
By Ken RamsteadSwallowed by a sperm whale, a troubled young teen has only an hour to figure out a way to escape, while at the same time reconciling himself with the ghosts of the past.
Living History: The Montreal Citadel March
A rare handwritten musical score is one of the prized possessions of the Heritage Centre.
Living History is an ongoing series showcasing just a small assortment of the more than 350,000 items housed at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre in Toronto. This month, we spotlight an important piece of Salvation Army musical history. The Montreal Citadel march is considered a Salvation Army brass band classic. Bandmaster Norman Audoire of
Salvationist Podcast: Reviewing Little House on the Prairie and Yesteryear
New book and TV series wrestle with how we see the past, women's roles, faith and more.
In our first-ever pop culture episode, the Salvationist podcast welcomes Dr. Mandy Elliott, a professor of English and film studies at The Salvation Army’s Booth University College in Winnipeg, to talk about two fascinating pieces of pop culture that came out this year—a book called Yesteryear and a new Netflix adaptation of Little House on the
A midair conversation changed a life for a woman travelling with Phil Callaway.
To Be a Soldier
At Bridgetown Community Church, N.S., a surge in soldiership reflects prayer and authentic relationships.
by Abbigail OliverKim Looyenga never thought she would be a Salvation Army soldier. Just a few years ago, all she knew about the Army was that it put out red kettles at Christmas and had community service programs. Today, she is a proud Salvationist participating in soldiership classes at Bridgetown Community Church, N.S., and she looks forward to being enrolled
From Jealous to Joyful
I was jealous of all the good things my friends had. How could I overcome this ugly attitude?
By Jeanette LevellieJeanette Levellie was envious of those who had more than she did and mad at God for not equalizing her status.
Why do you bless some people more than others, Lord? she complained. We are hardworking; we tithe and give to charity. Why do we still struggle financially?
