Major George White
Dec. 2, 1929 – June 13, 2020 Major George White was promoted to Glory June 13 from Anaheim (California) Medical Center. Due to COVID-19, his family could not be with him physically; however, a continuous Zoom call allowed his entire
Reflecting on life and death
A girl I knew died today. That’s not true. She wasn’t a girl, she was the same age that I am. And I didn’t know, I knew of her. I saw her posing, arms slung over the shoulders of our mutual friends,
Recognizing trauma
According to the American Psychological Association, the following are common symptoms of trauma: Feelings become intense and sometimes are unpredictable. Irritability, mood swings, anxiety, and depression are coming manifestations of this. Flashbacks: repeated and vivid memories of the event that
Salvation Army relief efforts underway after Iowa floods
By Rich Draeger - The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services has been working across eastern Iowa to provide feeding and hydration support in response to recent flooding. Heavy, sustained rainfall from storms the past few days have caused the Cedar River to
How to feel at home in a new city
Last month, I celebrated five years of living in Atlanta. As the daughter of a sailor, and a natural wanderer myself, staying anywhere for this long has been a big challenge for me. Every two years, for as long as I
5 books on climate change to read this fall
I have never been a fan of summer. Here in the southeast, the air is sticky, it feels like the sun is constantly hovering just above my head, within arms reach snd you can’t walk from your car to the
Seniors enjoy patriotic activities at Camp Arnold
Seniors of the Northwest Division joined together at Camp Arnold for a star-spangled themed day. The entire camp was decorated with red, white and blue, moving the participants to feel very patriotic. Major Willdonna Rich served as guest speaker, delivering both
What is good?
He has shown you, O man, what is good… (Micah 6:8a). Mankind pursues “the good life,” always trying to figure out, what it’s all about: how to recognize its presence, how to achieve its content, how to understand its power. If
How to prep your disaster supplies
You’ve set a communication plan for your family, so the next step is to put together a household disaster supplies kit to have on hand in case of emergency. This kit should be ready to go in case you need
Practicing self-care: doing good starts here
We’re heading into a busy season for many people, especially for those who work for The Salvation Army. With school back in session, holidays on the horizon it’s easy to put ourselves last, in face, we’re often taught to do
Stay hungry
I was reading a book this weekend that peers into the inner-life (or obvious lack of it in today's world) of Christian leaders. I’ve been reflecting on my own personal journey—the ups and the downs of life as I’ve lived
Miraculous fishing
A handcrafted boat offers sustenance, sustainability and connection to a Venezuela community A fishing boat at the San Luis Corps in Maracaibo, Venezuela, allows us to fish and sell the catch to support local ministry. It is “Pesca Milagrosa” (Miraculous Fishing).