
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

Be the gift
There is something sweet, thoughtful, and treasured about receiving a Christmas gift. In addition to its beautiful wrapping and presentation is the idea that I’m receiving something special—from a special

Care from a stranger
“I remember one Thanksgiving when our family had no money and no food and someone came knocking on our door,” said Tony Robbins, international speaker and New York Times bestselling

Relevents: Major Glenn G. Snyder
Major Glenn G. Snyder, administrator for The Salvation Army Ladore Lodge and Conference Center, talks about the youth ministry that brought him to the Army, preaching sermons in Jamaica, and

Remembering Germantown
When Captain Kevin Zanders, associate administrator for the Philadelphia Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, offers tours to new members or frequent visitors, the first stop is always a

It’s better to give …
During holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas or in the aftermath of catastrophic disasters like hurricanes Harvey and Irma, we expect to see people give generously to help others in

Relevents: Marchon Noon
Marchon Noon, program coordinator for The Salvation Army’s RISE (Recovering Individuals from Sexual Exploitation) program in Toledo, Ohio, talks about the book of Isaiah, how a long commute can be

Freedom for the Captives
Long ago the prophet Isaiah said, “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has