On the Corner
Success by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - When we hear someone described as a “success,” the next sentence usually has some number in it. More often than not, the numbers are preceded by a dollar sign—or to the number of employees they direct—or
What goes around comes around
Body builder by Terry Camsey, Major - The wisest man who ever lived tells us in Ecclesiastes that to everything there is a season. I was reminded of that recently observing the machinations surrounding the candidates in this election year. No, I am
A compassionate culture
Sharper focus by Erin Wikle, Soldier - It seems that our society has found a new obsession. Does the phrase, “Go Green” mean much to you? I’ll admit I’m a huge fan of those reusable grocery bags that cost less than a
Children
Pastoral Letter by Shaw Clifton, General - This is the seventh in a series of pastoral letters from the General to all Salvationists across the world. To subscribe to the series, go to www. salvationarmy.org or ask your corps officer. In this seventh
Faith vs. fear
Prayer power by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - Recently, a friend sent me this story called, “Can you sleep while the wind blows?” Years ago, a farmer who owned land along the Atlantic coast advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Don’t indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. Live an exemplary life among the natives so that your actions will
Youth events at Commissioning
The 2008 Commissioning festivities¾to be held June 15-17¾is not only a time for soldiers, officers, friends and family to commemorate the anointing of the God’s Fellow Workers Session of cadets, it is also a time for youth of the Western
India’s Evangeline Booth Hospital renovated
Western world services dollars benefit hospital development. Several years ago, the U.S Western Territory pledged $60,000 to the Indian Western Territory for work on the general ward of the Evangeline Booth Hospital in Ahmednagar. This project is now complete, and included
Irene Lewis: Red Shield Director and Pioneer Woman
Red Shield director honored in Los Angeles. by Robert Brennan - At the Pioneer Women breakfast reception and awards presentation held recently at the Los Angeles City Hall, Irene Lewis, executive director of The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Youth and Community Center,
Army helps weed and seed
Alaska alliance works to better the community. The Salvation Army in Fairbanks, Alaska, is part of a coalition of 15-20 non-profit organizations seeking to make the community a better place. The initiative, called “Weed and Seed,” is funded through a U.S. Department
Crestmont classic nets funds and fun
Second annual tennis tournament held. by Michael Paugh, Captain - Crestmont Classic Tennis Tournament men's open winners accept their prize money. Over 80 tennis players gathered in early March for the second annual Crestmont Classic Tennis Tournament under sunny skies at the Peninsula