Why I Give
Behind every donation to The Salvation Army is a reason why, as these three stories illustrate.
By Juan RomeroThree people. Three stories. Behind every donation to The Salvation Army is a reason why.
The Chosen is a groundbreaking drama based on the life of Jesus, garnering praise from critics and fans alike.
Lifeline of Hope
Salvation Army food bank a godsend for single mom in Prince George, B.C.
By Christine DalgleishUnexpectedly laid off from her job and now experiencing some medical issues, Tawny Vittner turned to the Salvation Army food bank in Prince George, B.C., for help. "I know I can come here. There’s always something for me,” she says.
The Woman at the Well
A nameless woman goes from outcast to evangelist when she meets Jesus.
By Jeanette LevellieThe parable of the woman at the well shows that, although Jesus knows everything about our past, He still loves and esteems us. He wants to change us from the inside out and give us His living water that will cleanse us of our past sins. And when others see the change in us, they’ll be thirsty for Jesus, too!
Breeze Mitchell was introduced to The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Port Hardy, B.C.,in 2019. “This is a home away from home for me, and it is for a lot of other people, as well,” Breeze says
Words can either build up, encourage or motivate, or they can hurt, tear down or leave someone with lasting scars.
Some believe heaven is a myth, the creation of delusional wishful thinkers. But the very best IS yet to come.
"We Can All Recover"
With the assistance of The Salvation Army, Kyle Arnold conquered addiction and rebuilt his life.
By Juan RomeroKyle Arnold finally got out of a cycle of addiction that had taken over his life for almost 20 years, with the help of The Salvation Army. “There’s no such thing as ‘too far gone.’ We all can recover,” he concludes.
The Red Geranium
When she was faced with her poor attitude, a surprise gift helped Jeanette Levellie change her ways.
By Jeanette LevellieAfter a parking-lot confrontation outside of her church, Jeanette Levellie needed a bright reminder that God’s grace is deeper than her sin and shame. And since we never know what kind of day someone is having, we need to remember to share that grace with them.
Finding Hope in the Psalms
A concussion was composer Mike Janzen’s own valley of darkness.
By John LonghurstLate one night in 2016, Christian composer and pianist Mike Janzen got up out of bed in Toronto to get a drink of water.His life hasn’t been the same since. After seeking medical attention, he was diagnosed with a concussion and told it could take a few weeks or a couple of months to feel better. It took four years. He still doesn’t feel 100 percent recovered. Unable to write music or perform, Mike turned to the Bible’s Book of Psalms for comfort
