Majoring in minors?
BODY BUILDER I've been reading, occasionally and for purely recreational purposes, through a book called The Stupidest Things Ever Said By Politicians. One particular passage caught my eye the other day and--as often happens--one thought led to another
FOCUS – Each day a sacrament
It was a typical night nearly a year ago. I had finished my evening chores, done my devotions, watched a little bit of David Letterman, and gone to bed. But once my head hit the pillow, a strange feeling ran
On the Corner
BY ROBERT DOCTER - We have a spirit within us so that we can reflect upon ourselves. God arouses that spirit, and our spirit relates to his spirit. That kind of self-appraisal is not an easy thing to do. It's sometimes
“You are doing so well!”
At the moment, I am nine weeks past my surgery to replace a knee. Oh, what I have learned during this time. My brother, who had heart bypass surgery three weeks before my procedure, called me about three hours
Frontlines — News Briefs of the West
It's autumn once again; I find the rhythm of the seasons--their unchanging nature-- comforting as I try to make sense of a world that is suddenly unfamiliar. Isn't it wonderful that God--like his seasons-- is constant: "I the Lord do
Promoted to Glory
Alfred L. Newbould of Henderson, NV, was promoted to Glory on Sept. 30, 2001. He was born December 4, 1927. Al was born in Marshfield, OR (Coos Bay) to Salvation Army officer parents, Eric and Martha Newbould. After
Japanese volunteers learn from San Diego ARC work therapy
BY MARLENE GERBER - It's a long way from Sakurano Seibo College in Fukishima, Japan to The Salvation Army ARC's recycling warehouse in downtown San Diego. And it's not just the distance in miles--for the 25 university women exchange
Montana’s new Commissioner Sunbeam
Crystal Hill of Missoula, MT, recently earned the Commissioner Sunbeam award. Present with Crystal at the award ceremony were her parents; Crystal's mother pinned her medal on her uniform. Crystal will now be working for the Star awards,
“Here I am, Lord!” theme of Latino family camp
"Heme Aquí" tema para el Campamento Familiar A FAMILY ENJOYS the carnival activities during the So. California Division's Latino Family Camp. BY CAPT. OSCAR JURICAN AND PILI MARTINEZ - Once again, many families came together for a weekend of praise, worship,
Bawdens retire after 77 combined years of service
Majors George and Jeri Bawden greeted family members, friends and associates at their recent retirement celebration in Port Angeles, WA. In attendance were Northwest Divisional Commander Major Ron Strickland and Alaska divisional leaders Lt. Colonels Terry and Linda Griffin.
“THE MOST EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATION IN THE U.S.”
Watson writes on Salvation Army BY ROBERT DOCTER - To be frank, I had considerable resistance to reviewing this book at all. I thought the title would be perceived as highly self-serving. Then I started reading it. I was
Salvation Army marches in Berkeley
BOB BISHOP PORTRAYS Salvation Army historical figure Joe the Turk at the "How Berkeley Can You Bee Parade and Festival" in Berkeley, CA Captains Turnie and Evadne Wright and the Berkeley Corps decided to use the Berkeley, CA, "How Berkeley