On the Corner
Now, listen here, kid by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - Are you happy? It’s the only way to be, kid. Yes, be happy, it’s a good nice way to be. But not happy-happy, kid, don’t be too doubled-up doggone happy. It’s the doubled-up doggone happy- happy people . . .
The faith of our father
The spice box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - Periodically we as Christians are challenged (and/or challenge others) with the question, “What do you think about God?” That is a question worthy of our most earnest consideration and response—but here is another age-old
Change we can believe in
Sharper focus by Victor Leslie, Major - America sat mesmerized, glued to the television. Today was special. The media had prepped us for weeks, we had daily snippets to whet our appetite, and now we were at the moment. This was
Grande, no foam latte for the blood and fire salvationist, please
Personal reflection by Jennifer Hood, Cadet - At the mature age of 21, I was introduced to coffee, God’s beverage of choice. Having recently moved to Seattle—coffee capital of the world—I was jeered at for being a “newbie.” Within a year I
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - My help and glory are in God—granite-strength and safe-harbor God—so trust him absolutely, people; lay your lives on the line for him. God is a safe place to be. Psalm 62:8 (The Message) In from the cold
Music leaders charged to grow our Army
North America's music leaders convene at Asbury College by Martin Hunt - Arriving at Asbury College in Kentucky for the North America Music Leaders Forum—along with 40 other music leaders—I wondered: What was the aim of this conference? Why had we been
Gingerbread houses a sweet treat at Hospitality House
Job Corps students use skills to delight others. by Ellen Porter - In San Bernardino, Calif., the hot daily meal and warm beds at The Salvation Army’s Hospitality House always attract up to 96 homeless people, but for one day during the
UK musicians ‘keep the beat’ in San Francisco
Venues include Union Square, SF Opera House. Four young Salvationist musicians from the United Kingdom, joined by Golden State Divisional Music Director Paul Williams, performed throughout the San Francisco Bay area recently. “The four UK members of the group were good friends
“Go for souls and go for the worst”
Following Booth's mandate at the Murrieta Corps. by Glen Doss, Major - Although coarse in appearance and tattooed conspicuously, humility shines through Patrick Rodrigues’ rough exterior. Pat, 54, might have been one of William Booth’s original converts. Now he proudly wears his
ARC residents and Women’s Auxiliary volunteers celebrate a tradition
Annual tea held for ARC residents by Dawn Marks - Women pictured at the Victorian Christmas tea are (l-r): ARC resident Stephanie, Women's Auxiliary members Ruth Keller and Jackie Terrell, and ARC resident Janet [Photo by Dawn Marks]. For the last seven years,
Northwest hit with severe weather
Salvation Army aids in disaster relief, keeps people warm by Stacy Howard - Just one week into the New Year, 14 western Washington counties suffered flooding, some only 13 months after the state’s worst floods in history. The Salvation Army responded quickly