Death by chocolate
BODY BUILDER A number of years ago I was in Wellington, New Zealand, spending time with friends I had known for many years. Driving along the shore, they pointed out a new shop with this intriguing title, "Death By Chocolate."
FOCUS – Balaam’s ass
Remember the story of Balaam's ass? (Numbers 22: 22-35) Balaam was a non-Israelite prophet who was offered a contract by the Moabite king Balak to come and curse the Israelite army, which at that time threatened to defeat the Moabites. After
THEREASA ORTEGA: “CHRIST KNOWS JUST WHAT I NEED”
IN PROCESS Thereasa Ortega The scars on the little girl's body stood out. As the other children teased her, Thereasa Ortega was puzzled. Today, recalling the incident, she notes, "I had never noticed the scars before, and I didn't know
On the Corner
How to check the effectiveness of your communication BY ROBERT DOCTER - Do you ever have people angry with you--hurt by you--ignoring you--or confused by what you mean--and can't figure out why? Be concerned about the total message you send. It all boils
It is more blessed to give than to receive
If Jesus said, as recorded by Luke in Acts 20:35, "It is more blessed to give than to receive," then we in The Salvation Army ministry must be among the most blessed in the land. We receive huge sums from
Frontlines – News Briefs of the West
The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure: then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. (James 3:17) This time of
Robert and Esther Rubin enter retirement
Majors Robert and Esther Rubin Majors Robert and Esther Rubin retired this year after serving a combined total of 67 years as officers. Both attended the Training Institute for Officers in the Philippines from the Manila Central Corps. Robert was
Girl Scouts do a good turn for those on road to recovery
MAJOR DOUG WILLIAMS helps a young volunteer load a donation into a ARC truck. BY MARLENE GERBER - The Be Your Best and Do a Good Turn 2002 clothing drive, a joint project of the San Diego ARC and Girl Scouts,
Angel Giving Tree goes online
www.givingtree.org www.givingtree.org BY JENNIFER FAGERSTROM, CAPTAIN - There was a day and age when Captain Joe McFee couldn't figure out how he would provide a Christmas dinner for the needy in San Francisco. As a desperate measure he put a crab
Vision teams replace laymen and officer councils
BY BARBARA LITTLE - To better meet the challenges that lie ahead for the West, the Divisional and Territorial Laymen and Officer Councils (DIVLOC/TERLOC) have been officially retired to make way for Divisional and Territorial Vision Action Teams (DVAT/TVAT). DIVLOC and TERLOC
New model targets vision action
BY SHEILA BRADLEY, MAJOR - The recently organized Territorial Vision Action Team (TVAT) met in San Pedro, California to begin the process of putting into action the six strategic priorities set out by the territorial cabinet for implementing the Territorial Vision: Make
Stricklands, Hoogstads dedicate new Palu Girls Home
BY JOE HOOGSTAD, MAJOR - As I looked out the window and saw the carpet of velvet green islands of Indonesia scattered across the brilliant blue seas of the South Pacific, I wondered what the Creator of such beauty had in