Salvation Army promotes Ways to Work program
The Salvation Army of Chicago partnered with Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois in late September to launch Ways to Work, a program that offers low-interest loans to low-income working parents with bad credit. The program, which is funded
One Army, one mission, one message
By Linda Bond, General Recently I visited the International College for Officers for their spiritual day. The meeting was thoughtfully arranged by the principal, Lt. Colonel Richard Munn. One element in particular was especially stirring. Here was a recitation of the 11
Advice from a head ding-a-ling
Kettle coordinator shares the steps to a successful campaign. By Jim Reid, Dr. Advisory board member and kettle coordinator at the Henderson (Nev.) Corps, Dr. Jim Reid shares the secrets of a successful Red Kettle campaign, including goal setting, prayer, hard work,
Who asks the questions?
BODY BUILDER Over the years, I have been greatly influenced in my thinking by Lyle E. Schaller, revered by many as the "dean" of church consultants. One of the things that has especially impres-sed me is his framing of questions.
FOCUS – Why wait?
When my siblings and I were very small, my mother was rather vigilant about keeping our little bodies junk food free. There was the occasional dish of ice cream served (not without its virtue, when one considers the calcium content),
On the Corner
BY ROBERT CORNER - Some General Principles I want to be all I can be. At my age, I'm supposed to be -- through having been. I'm not ready for "having been." I'm a "now" kind of person. I want to be a change agent
Meet the Bridgebuilders
A funny e-mail entitled "30 Years Difference" circulated recently, depicting all too well the changes in life that 30 years can make. In '72, your parents may have been begging you to get your hair cut, in 2002, your children
Frontlines – News Briefs of the West
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (I Peter 2:9) That wonderful call
Promoted to Glory
Patrick promoted to Glory soon after retirement Majors David and Effie Patrick His master replied: "Well done good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things; Come and share your
Harvest Festival tradition continues
THROUGH THE YEARS, Harvest Festival donations have helped to provide resources for maintaining relevant curriculum for cadets, enhancing library resources and allowing technological upgrades. Fall is about going back to school
Hudson, Anderson trade miles for money in unique World Service fundraiser
MAJOR DAVID HUDSON and Jack Anderson BY DR. JACK ANDERSON - Lance Armstrong was not one of the 1,000 bicyclists riding in this year's Amtrak Century ride. However, two Salvationists (Major Dave Hudson and myself), as well as a multitude of cycling