Can you commit to an act of kindness a day, knowing that you are pleasing God?
From the Pulpit to the Forgotten
The Salvation Army’s Chaplain Wilfred Alero offers a listening ear and comforting hand to Fort St. John’s most vulnerable.
By Matt PrepostWilfred Alero has brought his light to Fort St. John, B.C., from Kenya, opening his heart to serve the spiritual needs of those often forgotten by society: the elderly in their dying days and people battling addiction on the streets.
A Fly Swatter to the Rescue
It didn’t look like much, but that gift—and God’s grace—overcame my fears and stress.
By Joyce Starr MaciasIn a year of extreme difficulties, a humble fly swatter given to Joyce Starr Macias by her pastor helped her slap away her fears and stress.
The Empty Tomb
Each Easter, we celebrate the greatest absentee notice ever received.
By Phil CallawayBecause of that empty tomb, we have hope in life and in death. Because Jesus was absent from the tomb, someday we will be, too. No absentee note needed.
This Changes Everything
Jesus' Resurrection transformed a weekend of sadness into one of triumph.
By Matt GillonThe story of the first Easter is a roller-coaster of highs and lows and highs. Jesus enters Jerusalem in triumph, only to be arrested, tried and crucified by the Roman authorities. His followers are scattered, and it seems as if this is the end of Jesus’ story -- until His followers make an incredible discovery.
Agony at Easter
I thought my world was coming to an end on Good Friday. But there was hope in the midst of heartbreak.
By Helena SmrcekHelena Smrcek thought her world had come to an end on Good Friday. Where was God in the midst of heartbreak? But Jesus showed her He loves her, no matter the difficulties she faced.
Dickson Obasuyi found himself in Edmonton with $80 and no place to go . Thankfully, The Salvation Army’s Edmonton Centre of Hope provided him with shelter and a fresh start.
A Blooming Mistake
Like my mother and her plants, I need to start looking past the exterior to the heart of a person.
By Joyce Starr MaciasAfter an embarrassing incident with her mother, it occurred to Joyce Starr Macias that there was a similarity between my initial attitude toward the plants and the way we often treat people. By valuing each person as a unique creation of God, she now sees the beautiful blossoms of new friendships developing. "I’m expecting those blooms will keep flourishing even for people like me who weren’t born with a green thumb!" she says.
Elizabeth Shepherd: The Jazz Singer
Virtuoso Elizabeth Shepherd's song stylings are praised around the world, but she has stayed true to her Salvation Army roots.
by Ken Ramstead"Music is a way for me to understand God," says Elizabeth Shepherd, world-renowned jazz musician and Salvation Army member.
Rahab: Hide and Seek
When a woman with a dark past co-operates with God, her future turns bright.
By Jeanette LevellieMany of us have a dark past, and when we recall that past, we feel unworthy to serve God and share His good news with others. But God used a former prostitute, Rahab, to help His chosen people. He saw in her a brave heart and a strong soul.
