by Hugo Bravo

Three soldiers, sisters Lydmarie, Alondra, and Lyanet Rivera, from The Salvation Army in Puerto Rico reflect on the tragedy that changed their lives. Their father—their papi—Miguel A. Rivera Rodriguez did not return from work one day.

by Robert Mitchell

Anna and I couldn’t have been more different beyond our love of journalism and dedication to our chosen field. I grew up in a conservative family in the Midwest and became a born-again Christian at a young age. Anna hailed from the Northeast and was proud of both her liberalism and her Jewish faith. It’s fair to say we didn’t agree on much outside of the newsroom we shared every day, just a few desks apart. I had been at the newspaper for almost a decade when she came on board. I found out later there was some concern that we would clash.

by Robert Mitchell

Long before she performed “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” in front of worldwide audiences with Hillsong United, singer Taya Smith-Gaukrodger took part in community worship nights that sometimes met at a tiny Salvation Army church in her hometown of Goonellabah, Australia. “What was really special is it was held in a poorer part of the community, and I just loved getting to see The Salvation Army be right at the center of getting to help people,”Taya recalls. “What’s really cool is I can still picture the cross in that church and you could see it from many different vantage points in the community. I loved that experience.

by Warren L. Maye

A single intervention will not change the world, but people must work together, over time, to protect God’s creation and regenerate the earth— for our children and grandchildren and the vulnerable among us.

by Robert Mitchell

“I think God is taking a moral stance that leads to Him caring for the poor and to remind us of our moral responsibility to care for the poor. It’s not just us giving them things when they need it, it’s about treating people as equals. When we treat people as equals, we want them to have the same privileges that we have. We don’t want them suffering from poverty. It’s about paying attention to the slaves rather than the wealthy.” 

by Robert Mitchell

As flames engulfed a nearby building, residents fled and sought shelter at the Hempstead, N.Y., corps as the Christmas morning service came to a close.

by Guest

By Colonel Richard Munn

It is with profound love and heartfelt grief that we acknowledge the promotion to glory of Salvationist soldier, professional performer, artistic director, and creative arts pioneer, Carol Jaudes.

by Guest

BY JOYCE HODGSON POST

Volunteers freely give up their time and labor for the greater good of their community and are the backbone of many organizations, including The Salvation Army.