Ouch!
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - It happened again the other day. God zapped me with a 2’x4’! I was doing some research on the Internet in connection with a funeral service I was to conduct for Phil, our next-door neighbor,
A fragrant resolution
by Amanda Reardon, Captain - We boarded the plane for Canada, all five Reardons. We were separated, three and two. I was with David who, being the youngest, was most likely to have more demands—trips to the lavatory, etc. It was
How do we attract people to the Army?
by Donald Bell, Lt. Colonel - George Barna, in his September 2, 2003, newsletter shared, “The United States is dominated by small churches, with the average church attracting less than 90 adults on a typical weekend.” The reason: “Small churches struggle
On the Corner
Auld Lang Syne by Robert Docter - So here we are again at the start of a new year. Big deal? I suspect many attach little importance to the annual event except, maybe, to face finding a new calendar or find it a good
Kevin Andrews: For the first time in my life I had peace
In Progress by Glen Doss, Major - When Kevin Andrews was putting in his community service hours at the corps in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Captain Ron McKay trusted him with $20 to buy a wheelbarrow. “I don’t know why he trusted
Frontlines – NEWS BRIEFS OF THE WEST
by Sue Schumann Warner - Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to
WHO OR WHAT IS YOUR GOLIATH?
by Paul Curnow - While reading in I Samuel, I found something that became one of my New Year’s resolutions. I am not much of a resolution person, but this year seems ripe for serious consideration of making changes in my
Keep our territorial leaders in prayer
Commissioner Linda Bond January—25-27: Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division. February—8: Specialing-Southern California Division (San Gabriel Corps); 10-12: Commissioners’ Conference, Washington, D.C.; 20-22: Golden State Women’s Ministries Conference; 29: Specialing-Golden State Division (Fresno Citadel). March—5-7: Golden State Youth Councils; 12-19: Officers Councils-Scotland;
Santa Rosa Corps adds to ranks
MAJOR EDA HOKOM presented enrollment certificates to Amy Yardley and Niki Phipps as flag bearers Captains Doug and Colleen Riley looked on. Niki Phipps and Amy Yardley were recently enrolled as the newest soldiers in the Santa Rosa Corps. The
Looking ahead to mission opportunities
There is much cause for rejoicing in the Body of Christ as we look forward to a new year. Never before have we been so close to fulfilling the Great Commission as we are today. As we turn another calendar
Army assists stranded, homeless
Portland storms by Tarah Nimz - Daily activities came screeching to a halt in Portland, Ore., recently, when heavy snow and ice blanketed the ground. For nearly a week, the typically mild and rainy Northwest winter gave way to record cold temperatures
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Mrs. Commissioner Ruby Holz was promoted to Glory on Dec. 28, 2003. Ruby Walker was born Oct. 11, 1914 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada to Salvation Army officer parents. She was commissioned as an officer in 1939 with the Dauntless