Territory gathers for Bible conference
Spirit refreshes at inaugural Western Bible Conference by Steve Bradley, Major - MONTEREY, CA—Spiritual refreshment, renewal and revival saturated the hearts of the more than 500 officers, soldiers and friends gathered at the Asilomar conference grounds for the inaugural Western Bible Conference,
On the Corner
"Tis the season to be jolly" FA-LA-LA by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - No it’s not Christmas yet. It’s summer. Light is fading! The days gradually grow shorter. Fading light—let’s hope that’s not a metaphor for intelligent discernment in this “jolly” season. The “season” I’m
Officer Reflections
Lt. Colonels Harold and Joann Brodin by Harold and Joann Brodin, Lt. Colonels - Our testimony to the graciousness of God and his loving and watchful care for our lives is summed up as follows: “Because of the Lord's great love we
The parable of the peach tree
The spice box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - The day was cold, gray and drizzlynot really unusual for a January day in Willowsand I was determined to plant my newly purchased peach tree. It looked more like a dried up five
Officer Reflections
Majors Ralph and Ivy Hood by Ralph and Ivy Hood, Majors - Ivy and I will retire with a combined 88 years of service. We are grateful that God called us individually to be Salvation Army officers. We were married in 1967
Wait
Sharper focus by Kelly Pontsler, Major - Patience is a virtue! However, I’m not sure it is really one of my best ones. There is nothing worse than getting caught in a long line of people with full shopping carts, when I
Officer Reflections
Lt. Colonels Raymond and Carolyn Peacock by Raymond and Carolyn Peacock, Lt. Colonels - Lt. Colonel Raymond Peacock: God called me to officership as a young teenager at Intermountain youth councils. Born into The Salvation Army as a child of active and committed
Finding the right combination
by Glen Doss, Major - The following narrative is from an upcoming book depicting the life story of Conrad Watson, by Watson and Doss. The events here occurred in 1990. Michael Mason remains clean and sober today. He lay on his belly
Officer Reflections
Lt. Colonels Don and Janis Mowery by Don and Janis Mowery, Lt. Colonels - As we reflect on our combined 80 years of Salvation Army ministry as officers, we stand in awe of the opportunities we have had. What a privilege that
Officer Reflections
Lt. Colonels Paul and Ronda Bollwahn by Paul and Ronda Bollwahn, Lt. Colonels - Upon our retirement from active service, we say “farewell,” particularly to those who warmly welcomed us two years ago to the wonderful Western Territory. We move on now
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner Summing it all up, friends, I'd say you'll do your best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise,