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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.
Faith & Friends

Swallowed 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.
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 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.
Podcast
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

To Be a Soldier

At Bridgetown Community Church, N.S., a surge in soldiership reflects prayer and authentic relationships.
Features
Kim 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?
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 Mission
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