• Because He Lives

    by Robert Mitchell

    Christ’s resurrection from the dead is the crux of the Christian faith. You can find a lot of hints about its truthfulness from the Scriptures — from the dramatic change in the apostles to the eyewitness testimony of those who saw him alive. Celebrate the Resurrection, knowing it’s a fact.

  • A young father, a grandfather, and a little boy stand closely together in a park. The father holds the child in his arms while the grandfather, dressed in a blue shirt, looks warmly at his son. Their smiles and affectionate postures capture the bond between three generations.
    Ever So Gracefully

    by Robert Mitchell

    There’s no retirement from God’s kingdom. While aging comes with its share of challenges, there is a way to do so gracefully that brings glory to God. Learn how some people have no plans for a rocking chair but instead want to serve God all the days of their lives.

  • Tyonn Leonard, a smiling Salvation Army member dressed in uniform, holds a silver brass instrument in a church setting. He reflects on sharing his growing faith with his family, saying, "Growing up, I never heard conversations about Jesus. Now, I bring Him up and try to get them talking more and more about Him."
    Carried by Faith: Black Voices of The Salvation Army

    by Hugo Bravo

    In many communities, the local church serves as a cornerstone of cultural and spiritual life. For Black members, it’s also a space of resilience, identity, and empowerment. These interviews with African American Salvation Army officers, employees, and supporters highlight their contributions and ministries, while also recognizing some challenges they’ve faced.

  • A mother and child smiling as they drop a donation into a bright red Salvation Army kettle, with a volunteer holding the iconic bell in the background. The image conveys warmth, generosity, and the spirit of giving.
    Highlights of Giving

    by Warren L. Maye

    As 2025 comes into focus, we thought we’d take a look at how The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign makes an impact all year long. From Thanksgiving through Christmastime, the sight of dedicated kettle workers ringing their bells on cold winter days evokes a warm feeling in many hearts. It’s an invaluable opportunity to share God’s abundance and generosity with those who are most in need.

  • A church to call home

    by Robert Mitchell

    The first time she walked into the building, she wasn’t a Salvation Army officer or even a Christian. She’d been invited by Jean Sainteme, who attended church there and had chosen this as the location for the couple’s first date. “My mother was impressed because he did not invite me to a club or to party or to drink. He invited me to church

  • Creating for the King

    by Robert Mitchell

    The Salvation Army’s music and arts programs help children (and even some adults) find a place to belong and use their talents to bring glory to God.

  • The Chelsea Corps registers people who get help from its food pantry.
    A Hand to Strangers in a Strange Land

    by Hugo Bravo

    Sometimes when I sit down to write about immigrants and their connection to The Salvation Army, my mind goes back to April 10, 1988. That was the day my mother and I boarded a plane from Lima, Peru, to Newark International Airport. I was 5 years old. My father, who’d arrived in the United States two years prior, had a rented rear-lot house ready for us in Paterson, N.J., a city that, its residents like to say, has more Peruvians than any other place in the world, minus Peru itself.

  • AI: Friend or Foe?

    by Robert Mitchell

    The mere mention of artificial intelligence, or AI, conjures up images of a high-tech, dystopian time when machines mimic humanity and take over the world, but the truth is, many elements of AI have been around for a while.