Book review: ‘The Book of Revelation: A Non-Scary Approach, Vol. 2’
By Christopher Doughty - Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not. – Caliban, The Tempest The revelation revealed to the apostle John during his exile on the island of Patmos has long
‘Losing Leticia’
A husband’s journey in the valley of the shadow By Robert Birks, Major - I first read the manuscript for “Losing Leticia” last year. I read it for several reasons, not the least of which being that I wanted to get
‘Rooted and Reaching’
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7 By Jolene Hodder, Commissioner - Trees
A capsule of story
Telling our Stories, Volume 2 set for fall release By Don McDougald, Lt. Colonel - The Salvation Army has a colorful history and many of the untold stories will soon be forgotten or buried in historical archives. Telling our Stories, Volume 2
‘Love To A Whore’s Daughter: Life and Faith Through the Lens of Grace and Redemption’
By Stephen Court, Major - Dear Lisa, Can I call you Lisa? We haven’t met but I feel like I know you, having read your innermost thoughts and desires and experiences—defeats and victories—through your new book “Love To A Whore’s Daughter: Life
‘Integrity – A Complete Life’
An excerpt By Bob Docter - Life: what’s it all about? That question asks about the meaning of life. Only a few of us inquire. Many of us, maybe most of us, slip through life and simply take it as it comes: some
Birks debuts ‘Someone Cared’
Author’s second work based on poetry of John Gowans Major Rob Birks, Golden State divisional general secretary and two-time Frontier Press author, read excerpts from and signed copies of his new book “Someone Cared” (Frontier Press, 2015) at a territorial headquarters
‘Someone Cared’
By Lisa Barnes, Captain - I hate singing. I especially dislike hymns. Please don’t hate me for this confession—it’s just not my bag. To me they often feel distant and unrelatable, especially when the words aren’t in the normal order that we say them
‘Telling Our Stories’
New bi-annual publication features rich history of Salvation Army in the American West Kevin Jackson, Major - I love a good story. In fact, I believe our stories are what in great part make us fully human. My grandmother, one of the
Behind ‘Muted Hosannas’
Its author reveals his creative process By Jeff Carter, Major - If I mentally review my life, poke through the assorted memories, go over my accomplishments, I should say that I have always been a writer. I wrote my first poems in
Frontier Press makes changes
Western Territory publisher to launch new website this month Frontier Press, The Salvation Army New Frontier Publications’ book publishing division, overseen by Associate Editors Majors Kevin and Linda Jackson, modified its approach to book selection and targeting audiences. “We’re trying to be