Recognizing the service of others
The Salvation Army's commitment to the armed forces In the United States, the ministry of The Salvation Army to veterans has grown from serving coffee and doughnuts in World War I to providing numerous programs of support, comfort and cheer. The
On the Corner
Got any glue? by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - Building community within a group of people is the responsibility of the leader. That’s you, Captain – or Major. Community arrives along with increased cohesiveness of the group. Irvin Yalom defines this as “the attractiveness of
Perfect love and Halloween
The spice box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - Halloween used to be one of my favorite holidays back when children could go trick-or-treating without fear of razor blades, doctored candy or molestation as they made their rounds. A more innocent timea
Portland City Council candidate recalls impact of Girl Guard program
Portland City Council candidate recalls impact of Girl Guard program by Amanda Fritz - Amanda Fritzpsychiatric nurse, community activist, and Salvationistis running for the Portland City Council. In the May primary election, Fritz received a majority of votes (64,430) but not enough
Good enough to eat
Sharper focus by Kelly Pontsler, Major - My summer ended with three glorious, uninterrupted weeks of vacation. I needed them! Having bounced from thing to thing and event to event since the beginning of the year, I was truly ready to disappear
Luangamaths retire from active duty
Recently retired by Joanne Louangamath, Captain - Following 19 years of faithful service to The Salvation Army, Majors Bounmy and Manivene Luangamath have retired from active duty. Bounmy Luangamath was born in Vientiane, Laos. The country’s tumultuous atmosphere influenced him and he became
Looking for God in all the wrong places
In process by Glen Doss, Major - Is drug and alcohol intoxication a cheap counterfeit to that deep peace that can only be found through a personal relationship with Christ? In my work as chaplain of an adult rehabilitation center (ARC), I spend
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NAS) Williams, Alaska recognized Alan Williams, a longtime member of the Anchorage Advisory Board and the
Caring Magazine Faith and Politcs Survey
Caring Magazine Faith and Politcs Survey The Caring magazine survey examines religious belief and political ideology, while it is geared to U.S. voters, anyone may take it. Please take a few moments to take the survey. Click Here to take survey
Recycling recreational vehicles into homes
The San Diego ARC sells donated RVs to economy-minded homebuyers. by Marlene Gerber - The economic concerns of community members recently converged at The Salvation Army’s used vehicle sales lot in San Diego, Calif., producing surprising results. Ever wonder what happens to those
Salvation Army and Universal sign record deal
The International Staff Band's first album due in November. Representatives from Universal and The Salvation Army signed a record deal for the Army’s International Staff Band on the Millennium Bridge in central London on October 9, 2008. The first album, Together, will