Major Brian Saunders reflects on his time at the College for Officer Training at Crestmont
By Karen Gleason - Major Brian Saunders is in transition, awaiting his visa so he can relocate to new quarters in Box Hill, Australia, where he is now Box Hill Corps Officer, effective Jan. 8, despite the tardy visa. He’s excited
It begins with forgiveness
Conflict is inevitable, but forgiveness is required and reconciliation is possible. Forgiveness is something that occurs within us. We often mistake forgiveness for a transaction that necessitates the explicit involvement of two or more entities. However, while that can happen,
What the season of Lent is all about
Lent is a season dedicated to self-evaluation. It’s a time to press pause on the fleetings of life and to press play on the realities of our eternality. It’s about confession. Not the kind where our apologies mean something one
How I explained homelessness to my 10-year-old
My son and I were pulling out of a grocery store parking lot last week, when suddenly, a homeless man crossed the street in front of us. No sooner than I looked in the rearview mirror did my son say,
What really matters
By Danielle Strickland, Major - I’ve got a 6- and a 3-year-old who have something wrong with them. Massive hormonal swings. I think this is the case with all kids, but I’m sure it is with mine. They are prone to
Telling our story
By Kelly Pontsler, Major - “You need to toot your own horn,” she said. I had just sat down in the chair for a haircut. As the stylist wrapped the cape over me, she asked about my uniform, and a conversation
A New Perspective
The General's Christmas Message It is with hearts filled with thanksgiving and praise to God that we should enter this Christmas season. I hope we will all take time to reflect and contemplate the everlasting love and eternal plan of salvation