On the Corner
Voices in your head by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - So, here’s this little guy Charlie Brown, a likeable loser, looking kind of glum, sitting alone on this school bench. It must be lunchtime on the yard because he has his sack lunch
It ain’t always easy to say “thank you”
The spice box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - One thing about elections—there are always those who are pleased with the results, and those who are not pleased. I was reminded by Major Joy Brown, retired officers’ counselor for the Del Oro
The new beginning
In process by Glen Doss, Major - The following account is excerpted from the recent volume Thirst for the Spirit: One Man’s True Story of Addiction and Redemption relating the life story of Conrad Watson, former Los Angeles Harbor Light administrator. The
A Spanhili lesson
Sharper focus by Linda Manhardt, Major - When I was first sent to Kenya as the senior training officer at the Training College, I knew very little of the Swahili language. I had listened to some instructional tapes, and could basically say
Elsewhere in the world
Elsewhere in the world by Mongolia—On October 13, 2008, Mongolia became the most recent addition to the list of countries where The Salvation Army is officially at work. The new ministry will be overseen by the Korea Territory, which has arranged a
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Frontlines -2620 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;
“Canstruction” project collects thousands of food cans in Australia
Australia Southern Territory will give food to the community. More than 30,000 cans of food were delivered to The Salvation Army’s Doveton food bank in the Australia Southern Territory last month, thanks to a building project with a difference. Over 200 students
Restoring hope in the DRC
Salvationists travel to Goma to help victims of gender-based violence by Michael Freeman, Envoy - Envoy Michael Freeman, Anaheim-PraiseWorks Corps, wrote this article after a recent mission trip to Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There she sat in front of
Fritz elected
Fritz elected Commissioner Philip Swyers congratulates Portland City Council member-elect Amanda Fritz. Fritz is a Salvationist at the Portland Tabernacle Corps and has been elected to a four-year term on the five member council. She received 76 percent of the vote
Junior soldiers enrolled at Phoenix South Mountain
Junior soldiers enrolled at Phoenix South Mountain New junior soldiers at the Phoenix South Mountain Corps in Arizona, pose with their leaders. Territorial Secretary for Personnel Major Dave Hudson enrolled the 30 young people as part of the “Come join our
Target gives to the Army this Christmas
A donation, wish list and holiday collection In early November, Target announced a $1 million donation to The Salvation Army in order to revitalize libraries, media centers and educational facilities across the country. Supporting education “Children are the heart and soul of our