
Saving the Slum Sisters
Our HistoryTwo words—glass slipper—often lead to one thought: Cinderella. Whether you grew up with the Brothers Grimm version, the Disney version, or any of the hundreds of spin-offs in between, one thing holds true: Cinderella’s class is evident…

With All Her Might
Our HistoryIn the sixth season of American Ninja Warrior, the five-foot-tall, barely 100-pound Kacy Catanzaro made history, being not only the first woman to qualify for the finals, but also the first woman to complete a City Finals course. #MightyKacy…

Risking the Crescent for the Cross
Our HistoryTruth or Dare. You’ve probably played the game as a kid. Maybe you’ve even played it as an adult, because risk can be alluring. Do you offer up vulnerable information about yourself, or perform some chancy prank to prove your sense of adventure…

Keep the Pot Boiling
Our HistoryThe sound of ringing bells has become synonymous with Christmas. Not only for the popular “Jingle Bells” tune and the bells magically ringing from Santa’s reindeer-driven sleigh, but for Salvation Army bell ringers tending red kettles.…

Bodyguards With A Beat
Our HistoryYou may “hear” a Salvation Army kettle before you see one. Either a ringing bell or a brass band playing your favorite Christmas carol may cause your head to turn. Ever wondered how brass bands first began? Rather than only playing at Christmas…

Keeping Watch Over Flocks
Our HistoryYou’ve heard it in church. You’ve heard it at pageants. You’ve even heard it on The Peanuts special when Linus recites the story to Charlie Brown. The Nativity—as told in Luke 2—is as iconic as it gets. The first ones to hear of Christ’s…

From One War Zone To Another
Our HistoryEva den Hartog (1923-2006)
MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 shocked audiences with 10 seasons of outrageous, over-the-top, coming-of-age celebrations. From arrivals on gold thrones and helicopters, to gifts of custom Lamborghinis and no-budget shopping…

The Angel of Skid Row
Our HistoryCaptain Tom Crocker, (1894-1959)
Ever finished an older series on Netflix, or thought back to a show you watched when you were younger, and wondered what the stars of the show have been up to since then?
It’s always a shock to find out…

For the Salvation of India
Our HistoryArnolis Weerasooriya (1857-1888)
“You’re stubborn,” usually isn’t taken as a compliment. More often it means you’re hardheaded, close-minded, incapable of changing, or won’t listen to reason. But depending on the situation, stubbornness…

A Heroic Resistance
Our HistoryMarie Ozanne (1906-1943)
Deep in the heart of England, the most famous outlaw shoots his bow and arrow in the name of justice. In a medieval castle, a valiant legend saves his kingdom from brutal invasion through his bravery, might, and captaincy.…

Nothing Better
Our HistoryLt Colonel Mina Russell (1903-2002)
“It sounds as though Salvation Army officership has been a happy, satisfying life for you. Is this true?” a War Cry reporter asked Lt. Colonel Mina Russell in 1975.
“There was no hesitation before…

Can You Hear Me, Now?
Our HistoryCommissioner Flora Larson 1904-2000
Paul Marcarelli became Verizon’s famous “test man” in 2002 by popping out of a manhole on a city street, a muggy swamp in a remote area, an office cubicle, and even the desert. Every two steps he’d…

What's in a Name?
Our HistoryAlexander Alexander 1861-1934
Adam Scott from Parks and Recreation. Celebrity chef Rachael Ray. Chris Martin of Coldplay. Classic rocker Billy Joel. And pop singer Katy Perry. What do they all have in common—besides frequenting stage and screen,…

A Life Written with Love
Our HistorySusie Swift
1862-1916
Love’s a funny thing—especially in English. This singular word can describe how much we really like pizza, a cool painting, a favorite sports team, our siblings, a significant other or best friend, that new Pentatonix…

WALKING DEAD
Our HistoryMajor Alexander Alexander
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Reflecting God's Image
Our HistoryColonel Albert G. Pepper 1897-1978
Colonel Albert Pepper has been hailed as “one of the Army’s greatest holiness expositors” (Commissioner Andrew S. Miller). He taught holiness, not only in sermons, but more importantly, in how he lived.
Lessons…

The Proof is in the Pudding
Our HistoryThis idea isn’t novel; it’s been around forever.
Major (later Commissioner) John Carleton’s generosity was seemingly small in 1886, but because it came from his whole self, it still has rippling effects to this day.
A Call For Help
At…

Finding Hope in Darkness
Our HistoryIt’s been said, “When it rains, it pours.” At times, life can feel like things keep going from bad to worse. It’s a struggle to be an optimist when we feel we’ve hit rock bottom, or have lost something so major that our lives may never…

Floored with the Spirit
Our HistoryParticularly in the early days of The Salvation Army, many accounts of feeling
God’s presence in physical or supernatural ways were reported by believers.
BRAMWELL BOOTH (1856-1929), the second General of The Salvation Army, recorded some…

Walking Dead: Korean Kourage
Our History"The vitality of The Salvation Army in Korea today is a tribute to the tenacious devotion of its people. Salvationists born in the flame of revival whose spiritual weapons are tempered in the forge of affliction are not easily daunted. Theirs…

'These Are My People' Eduardo Palaci
Our HistoryCANNIBAL MISSIONARIES?
Eduardo was eight years-old when the first missionaries settled in his neighborhood. The old Peruvian women said Englishmen were strange and wicked people who killed and ate children. But they won many hearts, especially…

The Angel of Broadway
Our HistoryShe was a Salvationist...
Daughter of Captain Andrew Crawford and Adjutant Bella lCark Crawford, Rheba grew up in The Salvation Army. As a toddler she sat on the curb by the drum at outdoor meetings, and wore blue and a bonnet like the rest!…

A Murderer Forgiven
Our HistoryThe life journey of Joel Mbambo Matunjwa, the first Zulu Officer
In his book A Zulu Apostle, Commissioner J. Allister Smith tells the story of the first Zulu Officer who came to know Christ through his ministry in South Africa. Leaving his…

Joe The Turk
Our History“A daring Salvationist extraordinary, a maker of thrilling Salvation Army history, a defender of the faith, a fighter for the ideals of the blood-bright tricolor, and an evangelist with methods bizarre, startling and effective is lost to The…