Soldier Mabel López, creative arts coordinator for The Salvation Army Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands Division, talks with SAConnects about the role of the arts in worship, the book of

In 2008, I made a pastoral visit to a patient in a nursing home. She had suffered a nasty fall in the woods while walking her dog. As I ministered

“I want to see, smell, taste, and feel the things that Jesus saw, smelled, tasted, and felt.” “I want to be closer to God.” “See the archeological sites.” “Swim in

Jerome Wray, a youth counselor at Camp Swoneky, talks about his ministry through the sport of archery, the advice he gives other counselors, and the person who helps to empower

I had always been part of a church, but when The Salvation Army came into the lives of my children, I took Jonathan and Maria to the San Juan, P.R.,

A Christmas tradition to share with your family. This year, I’ll start a new tradition with my family—The Jesse Tree. It’s the story of Jesus’ family tree, beginning in the

It was a brisk day on October 31, 1517, in Wittenberg, Germany. An Augustinian monk walked up to a church door with a document, a hammer, and some nails in

Bill Burke, the Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board chair, and senior V.P. of marketing for Nationwide Insurance, talks about his visit to Israel and the Army’s presence in his hometown.

In my younger years, I was rebellious, living to please me rather than the Lord. As an adult, I found myself in an abusive relationship. I lived with a man

It’s time for pumpkin spice lattes and hayrides. It’s the season for hearty chili in the crockpot and a cup of apple cider. It’s football and falling leaves; it’s harvest

When I first heard of the concept, I thought, how luxurious it is to stroll with God. But on second thought, perhaps too luxurious? I don’t think I can chisel

Danielle Diakanwa, youth ministry director for the Times Square, N.Y., Corps, speaks with SAConnects about her love of dance and the challenge of being an overseas mission team leader. She