life lines- Lessons from the termite guy
By Ian Robinson,Major We are at war and the invasion has already begun! The little creatures in our attic may think they have the upper hand in this battle but they have failed to reckon with Larry the Termite Guy. When he
from the desk of…A place of help, hope and healing
By Dave Hudson, Colonel One of the many joys of officership is sharing time with people whom I never would have met other than through The Salvation Army. While my purpose has been to encourage, more often than not I end
Sharper focus- Expect more
By Erin Wikle, Soldier I often hear: “I come from a broken family. I’ve really been through a lot.” This statement usually precedes a barrage of information as a broken person pours out a tale of sexual abuse, neglect at an early
In process- Johnnie Micheaux: ‘The devil had me blinded’
“Follow me to my car, outside the gate,” the Columbian drug buyer insisted. “We’ve got your money there.” “No!” the young dealer retorted. “That’s not the way I do business.” “Please, just for me,” urged the buyer. Finally, against his better judgment,
A new look for Caring
The magazine’s fall 2011 issue redesign “The Founder described the mission of the Army in one word: ‘others,’” said Commissioner James Knaggs, Western territorial commander. “I believe if he were to find another one-word mission statement, it would be, ‘caring.’ When
‘Holy Rollers’ re-paint Alaska’s Booth Home
By Tim Schaal The self-named Holy Rollers Paint Company, a group of “seasoned” volunteers from California, traveled to Alaska in mid-August to give the Anchorage Booth Home a much needed exterior facelift. The Booth Home serves as a temporary residence for up
The NFL returns to Los Angeles
Ex-football pro motorcycles cross-country, raising awareness and funds for The Salvation Army. By Robert Brennan Ruben Brown, former National Football League (NFL) guard for the Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears, began his annual cross-country “Ruben’s Run” from Virginia in August, visiting several
A ‘wicked good’ weekend
Pasadena Tabernacle Band visits Old Orchard Beach, Maine. By Kenneth Wilson, Major “Truly, a wicked good weekend,” said a non-Army, first-time Camp Meeting attendee when asked her impressions of the event. The Pasadena (Calif.) Tabernacle Band, directed by William Flinn, recently completed a
Front lines- News briefs of the West
“…the truth will set you free” (John 8:32 NIV). Karen Gleason, Editor ANCHORAGE, ALASKA—The Alaska Division, partnering with Catholic Social Services and Lutheran Social Services, held the annual HUGSS and Coats for Kids event. This year—the Army’s 11th year of involvement—saw the
Salvation Army on the scene of U.K. riots
Army provides mobile response units, staffs community center, and helps with cleanup. The Salvation Army in the U.K. assisted emergency responders, residents and local communities in the aftermath of recent unrest in London and other parts of the country. On the
Back to school in style
Target and The Salvation Army join forces to supply back-to-school essentials. On July 26, nearly 500 Target stores nationwide partnered with The Salvation Army in a one-day shopping spree for pre-qualified K-12 students, providing an $80 Target GiftCard to purchase back-to-school
‘Big Cross’ rises again
Volunteers replace vandalized cross at Camps Mt. Crags and Gilmore. The “Big Cross” at The Salvation Army’s Camps Mt. Crags and Gilmore in Southern California sat atop a peak in the Santa Monica Mountains for almost 20 years before vandals destroyed