On the Corner
The shepherds of Israel by Bob Docter - As we look back through the two thousand years since the birth of the one whose life we celebrate this season it’s good to ask ourselves: Just how much has humanity grown through the
An unexpected New Year’s resolution
bodyBuilder by Terry Camsey, Major - Well, here we are and it’s Christmas again. It seems that the older we get, the faster time passes, and it becomes an increasingly valuable commodity. Each day is a gift, not promised, and worthy of
What really is salvation?
inProcess by Glen Doss, Major - “The tremendous revelation of Christianity is not the Fatherhood of God, but the babyhood of God—God became the weakest thing in his own creation, and in flesh and blood he levered it back to where it
Angels among us
sharperFocus by Victor Leslie, Lt. Colonel Angels have been around since before the creation of the earth, but ever since the Nativity, angels have been prominent in the mystery and message of Christmas. As you read the Bible stories surrounding the birth
Elsewhere in the world
by INDONESIA—Committed to providing long-term recovery, The Salvation Army continues to bring emergency assistance and medical services to victims of the Sept. 30 earthquake in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Following the disaster, the Army was on hand with immediate assistance—distributing 1,000 tents, 2,000
goodIdeas
...for Christmas by IPHONE APPLICATION—Now you can download The Salvation Army Bellringer app onto your iPhone and share the tradition of the Red Kettle experience—every time you shake your phone you ring the bell. It’s a fun way to raise awareness of
FrontLines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…and the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the
Recently Retired
Majors Del and Vicky Brockelman - Majors Del and Vicky Brockelman have entered the ranks of the retired officers. The Seattle Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) hosted a luncheon celebrating their 35 years, five months and 22 days of Salvation Army
Campus Corner Cafe
Culinary class helps the homeless in Las Vegas. The Salvation Army in Las Vegas, Nev., offers a culinary program to help homeless people learn the trade or enhance their skills. The motivated students operate the Campus Corner Cafe. Hungry, homeless persons
Nampa Corps annual banquet
Nampa Corps annual banquet Over 300 people, including several local officials, attended the Nampa, Ida., corps' annual community banquet at the Nampa Civic Center. The event raised over $25,000 for services to the community provided by the local Salvation Army. Majors
To the rescue
Army joins forces to aid in Fresno drought. by Laine Hendricks - The Salvation Army in Fresno joined forces with the Big Fresno Fair, Community Food Bank, local media, Panera Bread and Central Valley Community Bank to conduct food drives to aid