On the Corner
What kind of America do you want? by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - Jesus spoke these words to his disciples the night before his arrest, trial, and crucifixion: Feed the hungry! Give drink to the thirsty! House the homeless! Clothe the cold and shivering! Visit the sick and
Restless horses
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - Many years ago, Michael Kenyon the respected Salvation Army composer (with tongue in cheek), arranged some of the Army’s regulations for male voice quartet. His arrangement was used frequently as a light note in musical
The kernel and the husk
Sharper Focus by S. E. Horwood, Captain - For many who have been able to engage in cross-cultural travel and relationships, one fact is imminently clear. All people don’t see or know God the same. This has certainly been my experience, and
Bearing the world’s suffering
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - “Happy are men who yet before they are killed can let their veins run cold,” penned the World War I poet, Wilfrid Owen. A Vietnam War veteran, I understand exactly what Owen meant: if you
Frontlines – News Briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Captain Naomi Johnson Captain Naomi Johnson, 79, was promoted to Glory from her home in John Day, Oregon, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Naomi was born December 11, 1926 and grew up in Asoltin, Washington. Following high school
A moment of significance: ordination and commissioning
Event to take place in Cerritos on June 11, 2006. by Donald Hostetler, Major - Tex Sample calls them “rituals of significance”—occasions that have impact because of their effect upon the participant. The popular culture is replete with annual rituals of significance,
Mahala Dickerson speaks at Booth Memorial
Classmate of Rosa Parks is guest speaker in Anchorage. by Lawrence Shiroma, Major - The Salvation Army Booth Memorial and Cares for Kids in Anchorage, Alaska celebrated Black History month with guest speaker Mahala Ashley Dickerson. Mrs. Dickerson, 93, was a classmate and
Cecelia Zaragoza receives Courage of Conviction Award
Domestic violence survivor is role model for others. by Rachel Southard - Cecelia Zaragoza is a Salvation Army employee and recipient of the Courage of Conviction Award. Cecelia Zaragoza, a one-time victim of domestic violence, is more than just a survivor—she is
Cathedral City unveils EDS canteen
State-of-the-art unit to serve desert communities. by Suzi Lacey - (l-r) Lt. Colonel Doug O'Brien, Captain Saul Doria, Dick Davis, Beverly Davis, Major George Hood, EDS Director Don Read A red ribbon was cut with gigantic scissors as The Salvation Army in
Boot Camp—a year later
by Richard Zellmer - The Western Territory’s Youth Leaders Boot Camp was held in January 2005. I returned to my corps, Gateway, in Ketchikan, Alaska, committed to continued ministry in The Salvation Army in three areas: youth programs, including children’s Sunday