On the Corner
Ode to joy by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - I had a wonderful time in elementary school—the same classmates from the second grade to the sixth. I liked them all, and Elma Armstrong brought some particular joy although she never knew it. One
God, be merciful to me, a cynic!
The Spice Box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - I’ve always had a sneaking sympathy—even admiration—for the apostle Thomas. He was a guy who had a deep-seated need to see the evidence before he was willing to make a judgment. He wanted
Keep walking
Sharper Focus by Kelly Pontsler - Life is an adventure—more like a cross-country foot race than a jog around a paved track! The ups and downs can catch you by surprise at times. If you’re like me, you learn something new every
Book Review
by Miss Captain Thelma Holmes, Major - Reviewed by EDIE JENKINS - Miss Captain is the story of how God worked—both in the life of one person and in the formation of a community of faith. As a single woman Major Thelma
The man who made me feel small
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - Looking back, I realize that before the Lord came into my heart I was a small person in many ways. One of the best examples of this is the way I treated Gary Fisk. Gary, 22,
Front Lines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Lt. Colonel Doug O’Brien greets three of the newest advisory board officers. From left to right: Dale Marsden, secretary; Tim Watts, vice-chairman; and Allen Gildard, chairman. All the paths of the Lord are loving kindness and
Hendersons respond to challenges in Eastern Europe
Western officers Captains Daniel and Anya Henderson serve as corps officers in Narva, Estonia. During the Christmas season the Hendersons were able to assist a young woman who was in danger of being trafficked as an unwilling prostitute. She is a
Festivities continue in Kenya
Children at Salvation Army home are surprised by gifts. The original guardhouse. Guards enjoy the completed renovation. Children gather to thank those that helped provide Christmas gifts. The last issue of New Frontier (Vol. 25, No. 1) explored “Christmas in Kenya”—the
New tax rules affect Army
Pension Protection Act tightens tax laws for donations. by Jeff Curnow - Jeff Curnow—facts on tax law changes from MSNBC article by Aswini Anburajan. For the first time since 1969, the rules governing tax write-offs for charitable giving have been substantially tightened, many
Evangelicals join coalition to protect creation
“Urgent Call to Action” sent to government leaders and national evangelical and scientific organizations. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, evangelical and scientific leaders recently announced a joint effort to protect the environment. Speaking at a news conference in Washington, DC, a dozen
3,000 expected in Dallas for National Advisory Organizations Conference
Advisory organization members urged to attend. by Jeff Curnow - According to Major Donna Hood, assistant to the national community relations and development secretary, 3000 delegates are expected in Dallas for April’s National Advisory Organizations Conference (NAOC). The conference will also encompass