Major Tina Mitchell always knew she was adopted and her adoptive parents always encouraged her to reach out to her birth parents. But it took a DNA test -- a simple swab of the cheek -- to uncover not only her parents but an entire extended family!
A Mentor's Wisdom
She taught me an important lesson, both for my faith and my life.
by Joyce Starr Macias“Don’t you know that the Jesus you believe in was Jewish?" A new Christian gets some life-altering advice from an old Jew that changes her view of the Old Testament.
Finding Ezra
When I prayed for "help" for my son and his wife, I had no idea God would take me so literally.
by Phil CallawayWhen Phil Callaway prayed for "help" that his son and daughter-in-law in their quest to adopt, he had no idea God would take him so literally.
Runaway Bunny
Like Peter Rabbit in the new movie, we have to decide who we want to be.
by Diane Stark
In Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, Peter faces a choice between the safety of his newfound family, and the promise of excitement and adventure in the big city. It's a decision many of us face in real life. See how Peter's choice echoes a famous biblical parable.
If the Shoe Fits ...
Salmon Arm community steps up to support Salvation Army ministry.
by Melissa Yue WallaceGraham Archer brings a new meaning to "saving soles" and by giving back, his actions have helped hundreds with the help of The Salvation Army.
While Flora & Ulysses is about a (super) squirrel but there's a deeper message that all of us can take to heart. Read on to find out what that is.
Stories of Serving
The Salvation Army Prince George Community Church provides comfort, hope and friendship.
by Melissa Yue WallaceThe Salvation Army Prince George Community Church provides comfort, hope and friendship, as these four stories show.
Little Acts of Love
God can use them all, and they can make a huge difference in the world.
by Jeanette LevellieAs Jeanette Levellie was reminded recently, you don’t need to make a big splash to change your world. You can serve others in a thousand little, colourful ways to make a huge difference.
Beyond Essential
In meeting COVID-19's challenge, Judy Peifer leaned on faith to impact the people of Swift Current.
by Kimberly McIntyreAs the administrative assistant at The Salvation Army’s church in Swift Current, Sask., July Peifer's personal mission to make everyone’s day better and to express the love of God to every person she interacts with.
Phil Callaway sometimes complains, “My seedless watermelon has a seed in it.” or “My electric toothbrush died. Now I have to move my arm.” When that happens, he leaves Whine Country for a place called Gratitude, and everything changes. See why.




