When Linda Leigh looks back, she never wanted to be stuck in the dark valley of cancer. It is part of her story but not the whole story. “I’m still me—a wife, a daughter,a sibling, a child of God.”
The Sheep Detectives
In The Sheep Detectives, four-legged sleuths tackle a case that is not so open-and-shut.
By Diane StarkCan some four-legged detectives solve the mystery of the murdered shepherd? The sheep's afoot.
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
When we trust God to cleanse us, we are ready to see, to experience, Him.
By Jeanette LevellieJesus spoke about clean, purged hearts in His Sermon on the Mount. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8) is the sixth Beatitude, one of eight blessings in Jesus’ first sermon.
For Pete's Sake
And Sophie's too. How one couple's love of pets turned into a rescue ministry.
By Jeanette LevelliePeggy and Mike Frezon's desire to rescue a senior dog called brooks began what they now call “BrooksHaven,” named for a once-mangy pooch in the parking lot they took to his forever home and a new life.
His Pop Rocks
Mississauga, Ont., artist donates his streaming revenue to The Salvation Army.
By Nathan reid-WelfordPop singer Neddy underwent a 30-day challenge last fall, with the royalties his music accumulated from streams on Spotify and Apple Music going to The Salvation Army.
A Place to Call Home
After a difficult upbringing, 13-year-old Mackenzie found a safe haven to grow at The Salvation Army.
By Abbigail OliverFor 13-year-old Mackenzie, The Salvation Army has become a safe space with trusted mentors, new friends and a world of exciting opportunities.
Getting Michael Off the Streets
The Salvation Army helped one man find stability after experiencing homelessness.
By Juan RomeroMichael Rudolph credits his time at The Salvation Army’s Waterston Centre in Regina with helping him reach stability. “They took me in when I was homeless. The Salvation Army does good things for thecommunity, and they got me off the streets.”
Just Add Water
As my father’s garden-hose encounter illustrated, receiving grace and mercy are a splash away.
By Joyce Starr MaciasA watery encounter of her father's when she was young cause Joyce Starr Macias to reflect on grace and mercy, which are both a splash away.
Jokes for Judah
As his grandson heals, Phil Callaway does one of the things he does best.
By Phil CallawayAs his grandson mends, Phil Callaway produces jokes on demand for him. “How do you say no to the bravest little boy on earth who looks up at you from his wheelchair?” Phil asks.
Where God Dwells
As Louis Kyron’s Salvation Army church experience has shown, connections do not travel in straight lines.
By Louis KyronLouis Kyron found his experience with The Salvation Army to be a shared connection, formed between hearts, held together by God’s presence and unending love.




