Pasco Temple enrolls 55 soldiers
In a spirit of celebration, 47 men and women and eight children recently became the newest soldiers of the Pasco Temple, Washington corps. Major Ross Hailes, divisional secretary for program, and Major Agnes Hailes, assistant divisional secretary for program, officiated
On the Corner
Accepting responsibility by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - I got rid of 2005 the other day. I’m speaking, of course, of the large calendar on the door of our refrigerator that administers the affairs of the entire family. All the notations of birthdays, duly
What I love about The Salvation Army
Soldier's View There are a catalog of reasons why we enjoy being soldiers in The Salvation Army. Since sound Biblical teaching tops our list for a church fellowship, the Army’s Christ-centered doctrine is mandatory. Christianity, for us, is more than another
Hole in one!
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - This is a time for making resolutions, if you have a mind to do so and a will to stick with what, otherwise, are nothing but daydreams. A while ago I acquired the following from
Micah’s resolve—taking God seriously
Reflection Do you know Micah of Moresheth? He authored the little book in the Old Testament tucked between Jonah and Nahum. Micah seems to have it all together, as minor prophets go. Eugene Peterson’s Message translation shows him to be a
Sharper Focus – Faith will carry us through
by Amanda Reardon, Captain - It was a Tuesday night, and I was watching the news before turning in. 2006 had barely begun, but if this was any indication of what the year would be like, it would be a year
Breaking free of the chains—Part 2
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - “I did it my-y-y-y way!” echoed Frank Sinatra’s smooth sounds across the airwaves in the sixties. The boastful words of the song illustrate a stark characteristic of human nature: a deeply entrenched tendency to retain
FrontLines – News Briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29: 11, RSV) Kettle talk from around the territory Alaska—A number
Words of Life – Easter edition 2006
Forgiveness was the subject of much of Jesus’ teaching. He made it clear that forgiveness is both a gift from God and a grace we need to pass on to others. With one hand we receive it; with the other
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Brigadier Judy Watt On December 23, 2005, just 27 days after the promotion to Glory of her husband Brigadier James Watt, Brigadier Judy Watt was promoted to Glory from her home in Folsom, California. Judy Fleming was born in St.
“The Army Found Me!”
Oxnard outreach program reunites retired officer with long-time friend. Brigadier Betty Whiteside (l) reminisces with childhood friend, Harriet (r). The Oxnard Women’s Ministries program recently began an outreach at a seniors’ apartment complex where corps member and retired officer Brigadier Betty