by Robert Mitchell

I often hear friends say, “This has been an insanely busy week for me,” or something along those lines. That seems to be the refrain of our rushed society. Distractions come from every direction. Our cell phones vibrate constantly. Every few minutes, another “ding” alerts us to more messages, breaking news, and information that we ostensibly can’t live without. Can all the stimuli coming at us every second really be that urgent?

by Guest Contributor

The musician known as “Zoro the Drummer” is one of the most famous percussionists in the world, but his long career in the music business might never have happened without The Salvation Army. Zoro, who has drummed for some of the music industry’s biggest acts, including New Edition, grew up in a family of poor Mexican immigrants. He guesses the family moved 30 times as his single mother, Maria, struggled to raise seven children on her own.

by Warren L. Maye

"Actions speak louder than words,” is a familiar adage.

In police work, actions can mean everything when the stakes are a matter of life and death. In such a demanding world, how does an officer, clad in blue, effectively share the gospel of Christ?

by Robert Mitchell

The way Joe Bedard tells it, he was in the woods several years ago when a vision of Jesus appeared in his mind. “What am I to do?” Bedard asked.

“The answer came back, ‘Help children,’” Bedard said.

“But how?” he asked. “’People will come into your life,’” said the voice to Bedard. Bedard soon got involved in book drives, a commitment that continued to grow.

by Hugo Bravo

Becki Dina, a Salvation Army soldier and owner and decorator of Sugar Arts Bakehouse in Shaker Heights, Ohio, took on a hobby that became a job, which then became a ministry.

After teaching for 12 years, Dina left her job to spend more time with her children. But once she became settled in at home, she found herself looking for things to do to help pass the time and be more productive. She thought, A hobby that provides an income would be an added bonus.

by Robert Mitchell

Amanda Strandburg knows what it’s like to see Christmas approaching, but have nothing under the tree. You might say “The Ghost of Christmas Past” visited her every holiday season.

Today, as the 4th runner–up in the Mrs. Pennsylvania International Pageant earlier this year, Strandburg is determined to redefine her present and future.

by Hugo Bravo

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory is home to talented chefs, cooks, and food preparers. Whether it’s for a culinary class at a Kroc Center or a dinner at a corps hosted for a community, some delicious meals have been created in Salvation Army kitchens. This Thanksgiving season, we are happy to share some of these recipes with you.

by Robert Mitchell

If you ask Jean Renel Murat about his COVID–19 experience, he will tell you it was both bad and good.