“I Can’t Thank Them Enough”
At Christmas, The Salvation Army restores a mother’s hope.
by Juan Romero“(They) gave me so much that, during the holidays, I try to give back. I am looking forward to it.”
A Different Kind of King
Let’s celebrate the birth of Jesus by serving others, just as he did.
by Commissioner Lee GravesKing Jesus was born, metaphorically, in the bleak midwinter, against the backdrop of a cold and calloused world.
Christmas With The Salvation Army Shines at Roy Thomson Hall
Joyful celebration features Jordan Smith, winner of The Voice.
by Jahred Warkentin
Salvationists, ministry partners, donors and concert-goers were moved by the sound of Christmas classics and contemporary arrangements at this year’s Christmas With The Salvation Armyat Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. The highlight of the night was special guest Jordan Smith, season 9 winner of The Voice, who took a commanding presence on
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The Bethlehem Puzzle
Putting together the pieces of Jesus’ birthplace in the Gospels.
by Isaiah AllenDo the New Testament Gospels promote Jesus at the expense of truth? This article will look at some of the key difficulties surrounding the question of Jesus’ birthplace and propose how they may be reconciled.
The Elf and the Innkeeper
What can these two unlikely characters teach us about the true meaning of Christmas?
By Pamela RichardsonDo you ever feel like you have a lot to do? Are you a person who makes “to-do” lists and refers back to them regularly to cross off the things that have been accomplished? Christmas can be such a stressful time. But set aside your to-do list this holiday season and, like the innkeeper, find an opportunity to connect with Jesus, the baby who was born that first Christmas night to be the Saviour of the world
Good Tidings of Great Joy
A Christmas message from General Lyndon Buckingham: As with the shepherds long ago, sharing our encounters with the Christ Child brings gladness and God’s transformative power to those around us.
by General Lyndon BuckinghamThis Christmas, as we celebrate the birth of the Saviour, let’s ask God to empower us with Holy Spirit zeal to spread the word concerning Jesus, that still more might come to experience the love of God as revealed in the gift of his precious Son and our Saviour, Jesus, the Son of God.
North Street Family Services, Bermuda, Receives Urgent Donations
Community rallies to help the Army as it faces temporary closures.
by Abbigail Oliver
An outpouring of generosity from the community in Hamilton, Bermuda, has helped The Salvation Army’s North Street Citadel family services keep its doors open, despite facing critical financial challenges heading into the Christmas holidays. In October, The Salvation Army urgently appealed to the public for support after the growing demand
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Put a Sock In It!
With the chilly weather on the way, make cozy mittens out of old and thrifted wool socks.
By Denise CorcoranHow to make cozy mittens out of old and thrifted wool socks.
I think it’s this idea—that we can change for the better—that brings people back to the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, Christmas after Christmas.
Reconnecting With Faith
How one family's journey from Colombia to Canada brought them closer to God.
by Abbigail Oliver
Although Jaime Perea Rodríguez grew up in the Christian faith, he felt that it was lost when he left his home country of Colombia and moved to Canada. His mother, Maria, was devout and taught him to follow the path of Jesus Christ, but the harrowing journey to a new country challenged his connection with God. It wasn’t until he
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