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Out On a Limb

An almost-fatal car accident brought Patricia Huber closer to God.
Faith & Friends

“I went through a forest, didn’t hit any trees, went up a tree, apparently, and the tree just cradled me down to theground? How could my car fall 30 feet, settling on its wheels facing the opposite way I went in?” asks Patricia Huber incredulously. “There’s only one being I can thank, especially after something like that. And that’s God. Miracles happen every day, and I am living proof.”

The Family of God

Bringing generations together in mission.
Features
Taylor Castelli is the family ministries co-ordinator at Kamloops Church and Resource Centre, B.C.  Where are you from? I grew up in Lethbridge, a city in southern Alberta surrounded by rolling hills and something called coulees—steep-sided valleys found along the river. One of my favourite things to do was walk along the river bottom and

Dishing the Dirt

Jeanette Levellie has too many dust bunnies in her own soul to go pointing out the smudges in someone else’s.
Faith & Friends

Finding dust in her friend’s house was the happy surprise Jeanette Levellie needed to chase the torment away. But only for a minute.

More Jokes for Judah

As Phil Callaway's grandson heals, he continues to do one of the things he does best.
Faith & Friends

Phil Callaway's eight-year-old grandboy Judah has been begging him for jokes. He is in a wheelchair, so it’s impossible to say no, so today he's come prepared.

Living History: Medal of Honour

A unique Silver Star pin is just one of the many treasures of the Heritage Centre.
Features

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 a Fellowship of the Silver Star pin.

New Garden in Abbotsford, B.C., Helps Centre of Hope Residents

Garden of Hope cultivates fresh food and healing.
News
At The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Abbotsford, B.C., a patio that had been forgotten for years is being transformed into a space that will nurture the body and soul. The Garden of Hope, as it is known, is becoming a place where clients in recovery can grow fresh food. The work itself will not only help residents embark on a meaningful

Toys Versus Tech

In Toy Story 5, our heroes face their biggest challenge yet.
Faith & Friends

In Toy Story 5, can Woody, Jessie and the others help Bonnie remember how much fun they had together? Or is their playtime over forever?

Salvationist Podcast: Making The Salvation Army Accessible to All

Why accessibility is part of our mission and our calling to share the gospel.
Podcast
Across Canada, about 27 percent of people aged 15 and older live with a disability. In a country of 41 million, that translates to about 11 million people—including many people in our Salvation Army context. So, how is our territory working to improve accessibility, to ensure everyone belongs?  On this episode, we’re joined by Colonel

Celebrating the Commissioning and Ordination of the Keepers of the Covenant

Five cadets and auxiliary-captains answer God’s call to become Salvation Army officers.
News
The Canada and Bermuda Territory celebrated the ordination and commissioning of the Keepers of the Covenant this past weekend, gathering for joyful praise, grateful prayer and powerful moments of testimony. After years of spiritual formation, ministry training and discernment, cadets and auxiliary-captains stepped forward into officership

Dads DO Matter

Salvation Army helps Patrick thrive as a parent.
Faith & Friends

Aside from raising his son, Wesley, on his own, Patrick also works fulltime. To ensure he can be a great parent, he attends the Dads Matter program at The Salvation Army’s Bethany Hope Centre in Ottawa.

Follow Me

The call, the covenant and the commission.
Opinion & Critical Thought

In the life of The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda, June is especially meaningful as we celebrate the ordination and commissioning of new lieutenants and auxiliary-captains. After prayerfully signing a covenant, they take their place publicly, receive their ordination and are commissioned to their first appointment. First the call, then the covenant, followed by the commissioning.