Major Lauren Hodgson

This article is a menu; you are among everyone who is invited to “come and dine.” It is an incredible invitation given to you by the Lord Almighty. He has done everything possible for your longing to be met.

Hugo Bravo

Do you feel your mood and behavior change with the seasons? As the days get colder and shorter in the winter months, people may start to feel down or even depressed, only to brighten up as spring brings back warmer weather and longer days. These mood changes can affect someone’s life in a serious way, changing how they think, work, and interact with others.

Warren L. Maye

Linda Evans Shepherd is a firm believer in the power of prayer. Her latest book, Make Time for Joy: Scripture-Powered Prayers to Brighten Your Day, can be looked at as a daily devotional or as a resource to turn to in times of need. “I took these scriptures, paraphrased them in modern vernacular, and put them into conversational prayers,” she said in a recent interview with SAconnects.

Robert Mitchell

The city of Pittsburgh is home to almost 450 bridges. Known as the “City of Bridges,” Pittsburgh sits at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. So, it seems appropriate that The Salvation Army’s Pittsburgh Temple would be trying to build bridges to the church from its popular new choice food pantry, which opened last year.

Warren L. Maye

Co–authors Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Lawrence Robinson believe volunteering to a worthy cause brings deep gratification and fulfillment. In a recent article entitled “Volunteering and its surprising benefits,” they wrote, “The right match can help you to find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career.”

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BY KATIE PERRETT

For volunteers, the desire to serve, help, and reach others in need comes from an internal focus on their everyday mission rather than from a mandate. Such service aligns with their core values and belief systems.

Hugo Bravo

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. As kids get ready to go back to school, it’s also a good time to develop better eating habits to avoid unwanted weight gain.

Robert Mitchell

While suffering from cerebral palsy when growing up, Diane Kearney didn’t have a lot of friends and was often teased. When her family came to The Salvation Army for financial help, Diane found a permanent home.