Relevents: Edgar Garcia
Edgar Garcia, AKA “Black Rhythm,” is a soldier at the Salvation Army’s San Juan Corps in Puerto Rico. He talks about the importance of serving his community, surviving asthma, and
Covenant
Covenant. It’s such a religious word! Not lightly dropped into a conversation. Yet, we instinctively know it has heft, something deep and unshakeable, and we’re mysteriously drawn to that. A
A Coat of Protection
Since its inception, The Salvation Army has helped victims of poverty, low social status, physical and psychological abuse, and natural or man–made disasters. Over time, this calling has inspired countless
‘HE’ scores! in Stapleton, NY
If you’re headed to Staten Island, N.Y., be prepared to cross a bridge. The Salvation Army there has learned all about building bridges of a different kind, including one that
WARNING: Pickleball is Addictive
That cautionary statement comes from a group that meets each week at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Camden, N.J. They play the fast-growing paddle–ball sport, which
Rich Mahler III
As assistant chaplain for the NBA’s New York Knicks, and main chaplain of the Westchester Knicks, the NBA’s G (minor) League, Rich Mahler III is a spiritual mentor to athletes
A Starting Place
What is spiritual formation? The phrase spiritual formation may be unfamiliar to you. Perhaps you’re not really sure what it means. So, we thought we’d start the New Year by
Relevents: Rafael Nuñez
Rafael Nuñez, a soldier at the Manhattan Citadel Corps, talks about why Thanksgiving and Christmas are his favorite holidays, the importance of leaving hard times in God’s hands, and the
In the Aftermath of MARIA
The U.S. Virgin Islands Hurricane Maria was on the way as Alastair Bate reached the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a member of a Salvation Army disaster relief team, he saw
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And the LORD answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.” – Habakkuk 2:2 SAconnects (the magazine) would be remiss if
‘Put me to work’
Jennifer Steinbrenner–Swindal donates a check for $250,000 to The Salvation Army. In doing so, she continues her father’s legacy of philanthropy to the Army’s ongoing effort to help people in
Relevents: Lieutenant Esther Cherubin
Lieutenant Esther Cherubin, corps officer at The Salvation Army Riverhead Corps in Riverhead, N.Y., talks about vocation ministry in Haiti, what waiting for an amusement park ride taught her about
