Thankfulness
BY COLONEL CHRISTINE J. ROCK
How did this happen, again? A sliver of turkey. A spoonful of potatoes, stuffing, peas, and corn. Cranberry sauce (tradition demands it).
Happy Reformation Day!
BY ROBERT MITCHELL
On Oct. 31, children and adults will again indulge in the pagan custom of Halloween. But did you know that [...]
Celebrating National Salvation Army Week
BY WARREN L. MAYE
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially proclaimed a week to appreciate The Salvation Army, a branch of the Christian Church, which has for 154 years exemplified the [...]
Mother’s Day
BY COLONEL CHRISTINE ROCK
Every mother has a little stash of cards, notes and precious “masterpieces.” Scribbled by tiny, sticky hands and presented with beaming pride, perhaps along burned toast and spilled orange juice, [...]
The General’s 2023 Easter Message
BY GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE
This Easter comes as Salvation Army leaders from around the world have been called together to elect a new [...]
The Season of Lent
BY COMMISSIONER G. LORRAINE BAMFORD
We are in the midst of the season of Lent. However, Lent is not a season or a holiday or even an observance. In truth, it’s a time [...]
A Presidents’ Day Message
BY COLONEL IVAN ROCK
Presidents’ Day, originally billed as a time to celebrate the birth of George Washington, is a day to honor leaders of years past. This day offers us an opportunity to contemplate the type of leadership we need as a society and as a church.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
Every year, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, recognizing the history, culture, and contributions of United States citizens whose ancestors came from [...]