On the Corner
Choices and choosing by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - Charlie Brown is standing in some recently fallen snow trying to appear disinterested in his surroundings. He has one hand behind his back. Lucy is walking by. She stops, thinks for a moment and
Waging Peace
What if the Amish were in charge of the war on terror? by “I did not pay much attention to the Amish school shooting,” confesses the best selling author Diana Butler Bass on the Sojo Website [Oct. 2, 2006]. “As the mother
Where shall we buy bread…?
The Spice Box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - (John 6:5-14) When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” A practical man, Philip panicked! No need
God’s timing is perfect
Sharper Focus by Victor Leslie, Major - Around 8:30 pm on Wednesday night I was sitting in band practice doing an excellent job playing my trombone when the bandmaster relieved my stress by announcing that he had asked Dawn Smith, our first
One family’s story of addiction and redemption
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - (L-R) Edie, Michele, Samantha and Rick The teacher has their rapt attention as, with a knowing eye, he surveys the men before him, some still half-dazed from the effects of recent drug or alcohol use. Rick
Front Lines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner Portland in the news The Portland Tabernacle Corps has been busy! Captain Chris Mitchell reports they had an outstanding vacation Bible School, with an average of 45 children each day, assisted by a staff of over 20. In
Youth Leadership Training: William Booth wants you!
Enroll now for Boot Camp 2008 The Western Territorial Youth Department has announced the second ever Boot Camp event, to be held January 23-27, 2008 at southern California’s Camp Mt. Crags and Gilmore. “We want youth workers and corps officers to come
Army thrift stores play it safe
Army strives to be "vigilant in the protection of children." by Christin Davis - Salvation Army thrift stores are taking caution in examining toys recently placed on national recall lists, before placing them on shelves. Following recent news reports that tainted pet
Starlites shine in Denver
Denver Red Shield program encourages girls to excel. The Colorado Starlites, an 84-member girls’ drill team, has been selected by the Zonta Club of Denver to receive a grant in the amount of $10,000. This is the second grant that the
Golden moments dinner on ice
San Diego Kroc Center hosts dinner on the ice rink to benefit scholarship fund. The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center recently held its first Golden Moments Dinner on Ice fundraiser with five-time Olympic medalist speed skater Apolo
Spokane volunteer serves 13,000 hours
Retiree honored for her service to others. by Shoshannah Ruwethin, Captain - Carley Barrett—an unlimited source of hugs, smiles, encouragement, and strength—has volunteered in Spokane, Washington for about 22 years, with approximately 13,200 volunteer hours to her name. At 85-years-old, she plans