Raising up the age-old foundations (Part 1)
HE BODY BUILDER (PART ONE) Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Street with Dwellings." (Isaiah 58:12 NIV) I have for many years
FOCUS – An indictment of indifference
I find myself frequently annoyed at artists' depictions of Christ on the cross. Of course, a painting of Christ as he really appeared then would be too disturbing to hang on church walls, but many renditions of the crucifixion are
On the Corner
BY ROBERT DOCTER - The soft beauty and comforting promise of a new day warmed my body and refreshed my spirit. The dawn forced my attention to another sunrise as women rushed to find friends and verify the impossible. The gift
Evidence that demands a verdict: Christ is alive
The writers of the Gospels report in great detail on the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The reason for this is simply that these two facts are at the heart of the Gospel and are fundamental to
Frontlines — News Briefs of the West
While I'll admit that Easter eggs and bunnies and egg hunts and baskets filled with candies are fun (chocolate eggs happen to be among my favorites!) I'm so glad the real meaning of Easter is found in an empty tomb
Promoted to Glory
MAJOR AKE FORSBERG (R) was promoted to Glory on March 8, 2001 from the Marville Nursing Home in Beaverton, Ore. Born in Svartvik, Sweden on April 21, 1913, he had been in ill health suffering from Alzheimer's Disease for some
Santa Fe aids crash exercise
The Salvation Army Santa Fe, New Mex., corps participated in an airplane crash exercise recently, assisted by emergency disaster service (EDS) coordinators from the Western Territory. Majors John and Dee Webb, Santa Fe corps officers, worked closely with Santa
This is our bobsled team?
THE SALVATION ARMY 2002 bobsled team shows the determination needed to compete against the world's elite athletes. Shown (l-r) are Major Wayne Froderberg, Lt. Colonel Harold Brodin, team captain, Lt. Colonel Mervyn Morelock (R) and Lt. Colonel Raymond Peacock. BY
Cathedral City receives 1.2 million gift for center
LT. COL. DON BELL, Sierra Del Mar divisional commander, presents a plaque to Dick and Beverly Davis following the announcement of their $1.2 million donation toward the construction of a new corps community center in Cathedral City, Calif. BY BRIAN PICKERING
Leeward singers win Hawaii competition
Conductor and leader Crystal Mateo accepts the first place trophy for the Leeward Corps. Pictured are (l-r) Lt. Colonel Jan Mowery, Captain Kyle Smith, Crystal Mateo, Captain Lisa Smith, Lt. Colonel Don Mowery and Captain John Chamness. BY DANIEL DE CASTRO
National CRD conference meets in St. Louis
BY BRIAN PICKERING Over 600 delegates, including nearly 140 from the Western Territory, recently attended the first ever National Salvation Army Community Relations and Development Conference in St. Louis, MO. Titled 'Gateway to Excellence,' a variety of workshops
Busby announces Rader Scholarship
The Commissioner's Conference has decided to establish a Paul and Kay Rader Scholarship in each territory, designed to recruit Salvationist minority students who are USA citizens, who apply to Christian colleges. "Commissioner Rader and I are delighted and deeply honored