On the Corner
Tranquility base by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - It was on July 20, 1969, at 2017 GMT that Astronaut Commander Neil Armstrong flashed the simple, concise message back to NASA’s Mission Control in the Johnson Space Center: “Houston—Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.” Man
Because I said so!
The Spice Box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - Jephthah was a man embittered, rejected by his family and tribe because he was the product of a liason between his father and a prostitute. After fleeing from the spite of his half-brothers,
Unexpected encouragers
Sharper Focus by Linda Manhardt - I have so many great memories from when I was the training principal in Tanzania. The training college is on a large compound in Dar es Salaam, along with many other programs, but my personal favorite,
Equalizing grace, how sweet the sound
Personal Reflection by Amy Reardon, Captain - “The people from the ‘home’ are here,” the corps officer said, and she scurried out of her husband’s office. My husband and I continued our conversation with the male half of the officer couple. I
Words and thoughts for cadets…and others, too!
Prayer Power by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - This month, a new class of cadets is entering the College for Officer Training at Crestmont. What word of advice could be shared with these future leaders of The Salvation Army? There are many, and
God’s gracious gift of his presence
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - As I think back to my state of mind during the days and weeks leading up to my conversion at age 39 and compare that to what I felt afterwards, I am awed and amazed
Front lines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Many are the sorrows of the wicked; but he who trusts in the Lord, loving kindness shall surround him. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones, and shout for joy, all you who
Women’s ministries impacts multiple generations
Caldwell transforms the future through children and youth. by Kory Acosta, Captain - As we think about the Home League turning 100 this year, I have been confronted with a jaw-dropping truth: All the youth currently attending our “Fire Starters” youth group
Extreme makeover – Congo edition
Southwest Division readies for mission trip. In 2003, General John Larsson (Ret.), introduced the Partners in Mission program. It links every contributing Salvation Army region with a needy one to bring a more personal face to missions. The program is designed
Zambia needs our prayers
Recent deaths affect ministry. Two senior Salvation Army officers died within four days in the Zambia Territory, critically affecting the Army’s ministry in that country. “Today we are having the funeral and burial of our territorial secretary for program, the husband of
A very different Moscow
Chief of the Staff installs new territorial leaders. The Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Robin Dunster, presents Commissioners Willem and Netty van der Harst with a Bible as she installs them as leaders of the Eastern Europe Territory The Chief of the