Bate recalls General Brown
(Note: Below is an excerpt from Colonel John Bate's tribute to General Arnold Brown, given at his funeral.) On behalf of all Salvationists I bring today to you Mrs. General Brown, Heather, Beverley and all the family our deepest sympathy, our
Thoughts up in a tree
BY ED COVERT - Sitting on a platform, in a tree, 50 feet above the ground, harnessed in and preparing to test run a new zip line pulley, I find myself pausing and thinking about the action that I am about
Bring out yer dead!
BODY BUILDER For some reason I had this phrase running through my mind today. It is a phrase that, I believe, was used during the great plague in England by those who went around the streets picking up dead bodies. Then,
FOCUS – The book of the brave
Every Christian knows the importance of the regular study of God's Word. Within its pages, we find the revelation of God's nature and his provision of salvation. We also find instructions for holy living. Occasionally, Scripture will slice through one's life
Nathan Wilcox: “I felt my life was over”
IN PROCESS Reeling from the vodka ("I was drinking at least a gallon a day"), Nathan Wilcox, 32, stood by helplessly as his small radio splashed into the stream. His heart sank. "During those six months I spent in the mountains
On the Corner
BY ROBERT DOCTER - Asperger Syndrome hits hard. It's genetic--on the high end of the autistic spectrum. Two of my magnificent grandsons have it. I love them fiercely. Zachary teaches us what it's like to live with it. Asperger Syndrome: A
Listen…learn…lead
At Commissioner David Edwards' last address to the members of the Territorial Executive Council he gave some wise advice for each of us in a leadership role, whether that be at territorial, divisional or corps level. The Commissioner shared a
Frontlines – News Briefs of the West
There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot
Letters to the Editor
(Note: Commissioners Edwards sent this letter to officers and employees at THQ) Dear Friends and Partners in Ministry, Friday, June 28th was our final day in the office; we departed for our new home and a new adventure on June 30th, which
Promoted to Glory
Brigadier June Natsu Imai was promoted to Glory on her 95th birthday, June 28, 2002. Natsu Suzuki was born in Fukushima-ken, Japan in 1907, and was educated there before emigrating from Japan to Hawaii. She entered training in San Francisco and
THQ employees “bring a kid to work”
BY KAREN GLEASON - Western Territorial Headquarters recently welcomed 55 young employees but they only stayed for one day! No, working conditions aren't that frightful at THQ it was a special event: Bring A Kid to Work Day. Suggested by
New brigade brings hope
The Salvation Army's newest "brigade" is not filled with officers, cadets, or employees--instead, it is a means of recognizing the generosity and caring of a special group of planned giving donors who, by their giving, advance the ministry of the