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From Jealous to Joyful

I was jealous of all the good things my friends had. How could I overcome this ugly attitude?
Faith & Friends

Jeanette 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?

Faith Under Fire

In Papua New Guinea, The Salvation Army responds to conflict with the slow work of peace.
Features

Salvation Army officers and other church leaders are building relationships across dividing lines in Papua New Guinea’s Eastern Highlands Province.

God Is Doing Something New

Do we have the eyes to perceive it?
Opinion & Critical Thought
If I’m honest, I used to keep many of my ideas to myself. I worried they were too different or simply not good enough. Over time, God has been teaching me that creativity begins with trust. I’ve learned to share what he places on my heart—not because every idea is the right one, but because discernment begins when we’re willing to offer it. No

Explore Your Call 2026 Inspires Delegates to Serve

Annual event encourages Salvationists to consider God’s call to officership.
News
During the first weekend of October, the College for Officer Training and Leadership Development (CFOT) overflowed with people, energy and expectation as delegates from across the Canada and Bermuda Territory gathered for Explore Your Call. Rooted in Jeremiah 1:5, the weekend’s theme was “Made for a Divine Purpose,” celebrating the truth that

Banking on Success

At The Salvation Army in Vernon, B.C., a new shopping system reduces waste and restores dignity.
Faith & Friends

The Salvation Army’s food bank in Vernon, B.C., has launched a new points-based shopping system that provides greater flexibility, dignity and choice.

Ready to Respond

Sea cadets in Woodstock, Ont., train with The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services.
Features
In Woodstock, Ont., a group of young sea cadets is developing vital leadership and disaster response skills through a unique partnership with The Salvation Army. Spearheaded by Trevor McLellan, emergency disaster services (EDS) specialist for the Ontario Division and sea cadet instructor, the program expands training opportunities for youth by

Chilliwack Art Exhibit Showcases Client Talent

“Unhoused, Unhidden” celebrates the power of human expression and creativity.
Integrated MissionNewsIndigenous Ministries
In August, The Salvation Army in Chilliwack, B.C., partnered with Ruth and Naomi’s Mission, a local Christian agency, to host an art exhibit that featured the talent and gifts of their clients. “Unhoused, Unhidden: A Celebration of Humanity” gave people in the unhoused community an opportunity to showcase their work at the Chilliwack Cultural

Comox Valley Community Church Celebrates New Building

Grand opening event welcomes all to explore The Salvation Army and its services.
News
In September, Comox Valley Community Church, B.C., celebrated the grand opening of its new building, a facility meant to further equip The Salvation Army for effective ministry. For 10 years, corps officers Captains Kevin and Michelle Elsasser, alongside the staff and congregation, have dreamt about the future of the corps. They felt that the

A Family Reunited

After 18 years, a father sees his sons again.
Features

After 18 long years of separation, Samuel Habte-Fotto was finally reunited with his family this past spring in Halifax, due in part to the assistance of The Salvation Army.

Showing the Way

Three generations of Salvation Army faith, service and a calling that keeps moving forward.
Faith & Friends

Major Bev Franco is a fifth-generation Salvationist and a retired Salvation Army pastor. When she traces her family’s history, she goes all the way back to her great-great-grandmother, a woman she never met but whose prayers she believes shaped the person she became.