Integrated Mission
A gateway to solutions “What life have you if you have not life together? There is no life that is not in community, and no community not lived in praise
‘Victor’ Offers Hope
Rarely if ever does one find a motion picture that successfully conveys a scripturally–based solution to the problem of drug addiction. In an age where heroin use disorders have reached
Postures In Prayer
A Prayer Experience from Spiritual Life Development “Prayer is far more than words … our bodies can help us engage our total being in fellowship with God.” —Major Lauren Hodgson,
For the least of these
Sixteen years ago, I retired from a government job in Ponce, P.R., at age 57. My employer had offered me a new position, but I said, “it’s time for me
Relevents: Major Ronald Foreman
Major Ronald Foreman, divisional commander of the Empire State Division, talks about sports ministry, the Salvation Army’s work with immigrants, and carrying the torch for the Winter Olympics. I enjoy
Why Sabbath?
Shabbat—the Hebrew word for Sabbath—means “to come to an end, to cease, to stop, to pause.” Notice these are active commands for which a person needs to take responsibility—something one
Sports ministry lessons
I grew up in The Salvation Army and always had a passion for sports. My father loved basketball and football. So, it was common to see us organize games in
Steeped in History
On September 24, 2016, The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) joined the National Museum of the American Indian and National Museum of American History as the
Relevents: Mabel López
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
The Cross Maker
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
Where Jesus Walked
“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
Relevents: Jerome Wray
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
