On the Corner
by Robert Docter - A vignette "How ya feelin'?" she asked "Not good!" he replied "Oh--too bad." He nodded his head slowly, sadly. "How you feelin'?" "Good!" she said with enthusiasm. He nodded his head slowly. *** Have you noticed--we tend to use words like "good" and "bad" to
Stand in the Gap
By Commissioner David Edwards - They used to tell me when I was growing up that "big boys don't cry." Well, it would appear that things have changed since that time, at least in America. Big men no longer seem to
Frontlines — News Briefs of the West Bob Bearchell
By Bob Bearchell - The House of Representatives recently welcomed National Commander Commissioner Robert A. Watson as guest chaplain. His prayer, opening the session of the House, acknowledged God as ruler of all nations, as he prayed for peace and justice
Moving into Retirement
Moving into Retirement Majors Benton (Jr.) and Pearl Markham recently retired from active officership in Albuquerque, New Mex., following 33 years of faithful service. Born a third generation Salvationist, Ben grew up attending the Army in Florida, and later met Pearl Griffin
Eight-Year-Old Opens Game at the Forum
By Brian Pickering - Imagine God giving you the gift of song at age 8
Bingham Attends IHQ Ministries Conference
by Gordon Bingham - I spent two days in London with 60 officers of International Headquarters, including General Paul A. Rader and Commissioner Kay F. Rader, at the Upper Norwood Corps, at the "Integrated Mission Workshop." The leadership were members of the
CFOT Cadets Dedicate Jim Bradley Center
By Robert Docter - CFOT cadets and staff joined together to dedicate the newly refurbished cadet center to the memory of Major James Bradley, who was promoted to Glory on September 30, 1996. Bradley was the territorial youth and candidates' secretary
Maryvale Graffiti Wall Provides ‘Tagger’ Outlet
By Sandi Gabel - Spray paint used to cast a fuzzy glow over the West Side's buildings--hazy outlines and shapes seemed to be a part of the structures themselves. Nothing was sacred from the nightly barrage of the "taggers," who could
Territorial Camping Conference a Hit
By Captain Ronda Gilger - The first Territorial Salvation Army Camping Conference became a reality when camp administrators and divisional youth secretaries met recently under the leadership of Territorial Youth Secretary Major Rudy Hedgren. All were in for a whirlwind of relevant
Golden State Greets Edwardses, Loves at Camp Redwood Glen
By Captain Diane Ebel - Labor Day weekend at Camp Redwood Glen was full of discoveries and blessings for the Golden State Division. It was a special pleasure to meet and hear our new territorial leaders, Commissioners David and Doreen
Army Assists Hurricane Victims In Acapulco
Salvation Army relief workers are battling mud, disease and debris in Acapulco as they assist victims of Hurricane Pauline, the worst natural disaster to hit Mexico in more than a decade. More than 200 were killed and over 10,000 left