Wait, The Salvation Army’s a church?

This is a bigger question in the United States than in many parts of the world, where The Salvation Army is more known as a church that runs a clinic or a school or a children’s home. In the USA, The Salvation Army may be recognized more for kettles and thrift stores that fund the “good work” of a charity than a church with amazing outreach ministries. Whatever way The Salvation Army meets specific needs in a community, it is done to show the love of God by meeting others at their point of need—just like Jesus did! Past slogans like “Christianity with its sleeves rolled up” and “Heart to God, Hand to Man” help explain why we do what we do.

Major Mark Gilden
Edinburgh, Scotland

I really struggle to accept myself for who I am. Comparing myself to others has become my norm. What should I do?

I get what you’re saying. It’s easy to compare, especially when there is such a narrow window in society of what it means to be beautiful and successful. When those thoughts come to your mind, remember that God knows you inside and out and even though the world looks at the outside, God looks at your heart; to Him you are more than enough just the way you are, and there is nothing you can do “better” and no way you can look “better” to make Him love you more. At the end of the day, His opinion is what matters, so try letting His view of you direct your own view of yourself. 

Captain Evelyn Caldwell
Sharon, Massachusetts