Gang prevention experts
In several Los Angeles communities, The Salvation Army is keeping kids out of gangs. “Los Angeles faces a crisis of gang violence that will continue to spread into previously safe neighborhoods unless the city provides young people with other alternatives in
On the Corner
Imagination by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, You will what you imagine, And at last you create What you will. George Bernard Shaw Nothing happens unless first the dream. All the things we achieve we have first of all
An officer’s prayer
the spice box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - Lord, teach me the difference Between being an imitation Christ And an imitator of Christ. Teach me to be real, to be open, To experience the hurt Of a bitter, hurting world, Without myself becoming bitter. Teach me to love
Lift every voice and sing…
Sharper Focus by Victor Leslie, Major - As we come to the end of another Black History Month, I chronicle some reflections on our rich heritage and legacy as African Americans and challenge our readers to make a commitment to “bring Good
Anna Nicole meets Jesus
REFLECTION by Karen Gleason - “Guess who is in hell?” a recent blog headline screamed, addressing this year’s to-date biggest news story. It’s easy to look at Anna Nicole Smith’s life and make judgments—to belittle or condemn her. After designing herself as a sex
A first experience in love
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - After I was saved, I left my self-centered nature behind—more or less. In retrospect, I realize I was still very much into myself. However, at age 40, for the first time in my life, I
Front Lines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - FEMA award to Northwest Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything
Majors Theodore and Rosalyn Mahr retire
The Long Beach Citadel Corps hosted the retirement service for Majors Ted and Ros Mahr, with Commissioners Bill and Gwen Luttrell officiating. Commissioner Bill Luttrell used their life and history as the focus of the message of “God’s leading in their
Elsewhere in the world…
Venezuela’s miraculous catch—Western officer Major Doug Danielson—formerly chief secretary in Latin America North, now divisional commander, Mexico City—recently reported on a “miraculous catch” for the San Luis Corps in Maracaibo, Venezuela. The men in this community—soldiers of the corps—had worked for
Opening the gates in El Salvador
Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in (Psalm 24:7). Western Officers Captains Francisco and Irma Flores are directors of the El Alba Children’s Home on the
Army helps Pakistanis stay warm
The Salvation Army brings winter relief to residents of remote regions. Widows receive quilts from The Salvation Army in Pakistan. To those who inhabit the remote mountain villages of northern Pakistan, the blinding snow and biting wind of winter bring the