Andrew Loney — A Western Original
“IT TAKES ALL SORTS of pioneers to civilize a frontier,” wrote Portland author Stewart Holbrook. "What Hickok did for Abilene and Earp for Tombstone, Loney helped to do for East Portland, reportedly the toughest spot for street evangels in all
April is Child abuse prevention month
Ed. note: Lt. Colonel Carolyn Peacock reports that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. "Major Cynthia Lowcock has written some specific and helpful information for our consideration as we observe April as Child Abuse Prevention Month," Peacock said. "Take time
Tragedy hits So. Cal. school
By CAPTAIN DIANNE DOOM - That kind of thing could never happen here. But it did. The noises of Santana that Monday were typical of any busy High School - bells ringing, friends laughing and talking about the
The Devil made me do it
BRIDGE BUILDERS Little Bobby defiantly resumed his seat after being told to do so by the person in authority. Through gritted teeth he mumbled: 'But I am standing up on the inside!' Many Christians live sub-par, even innocuous lives.
FOCUS – Technopoly
You couldn't call it a love affair, but I do like electronic gizmos. I'm envious of my friend who carries his Palm Pilot to our meetings, while I carry my paper day planner. I want to keep up with my
Ricardo Sanchez: “My heart’s on fire”
IN PROCESS Deep sadness clouds the furrowed face of Ricardo Sanchez, 40. Tattoos prominent from biceps to wrists, the strong man leans sharply forward. He focuses intensely now as he talks--his voice heavy with conviction. "A few of my friends
On the Corner
TROUBLED YOUTH "Columbine," more than a pretty wildflower BY ROBERT DOCTER - A shocking, disorganized television image breaks into regular programming, and once again we see hurrying ambulances dodging scurrying children, faces frozen in fear, escorted by men armed and dressed
Localizing the Army
A few years ago, when we were living in London, we had some contact with a new corps in another part of the city with a Generation X constituency. The corps had successfully evangelized and were discipling some new people.
Frontlines — News Briefs of the West
The recent shooting at Santana High School, in Santee, Calif., was a tragic reminder of life's uncertainty: in the last few weeks we've had earthquakes in Seattle, record blizzards in New England, and continued violence in Israel. We can't control
Letter to the Editor
COMPELLED TO WONDER ABOUT “ON THE CORNER” In the March 6 "On the Corner" column a statement was made concerning the attendance of ARC beneficiaries in corps programs. While New Frontier did not intend to create controversy a number