Two Joshes, one speaker and four testimonies
BODY BUILDER It's tough to write a column with a Christmas emphasis almost before the Thanksgiving turkey is fully digested. Even more difficult when, as other parts of the country are having snowstorms, we are enjoying sunshine. Choosing what to
FOCUS – Beyond the barriers
My son Kyle is a student at Columbine High School. That's right, the Columbine High, where three years ago two students murdered twelve students, one teacher, and themselves. Many have speculated about the environment at Columbine and what role it
On the Corner
BY ROBERT DOCTER - Pax Romana Pax Romana, they called it - the Roman Peace. It lasted 207 years - from 27 B.C. to 180 A.D. It was the product of Roman conquest. They imposed it on all they subjugated - an external
Memories of the season
Having been raised in The Salvation Army, I became accustomed to the usual frantic pace of Christmas. So many of my memories of the season are associated with ministry. For a young band enthusiast, serenading was the centerpiece of activity. When
Frontlines – News Briefs of the West
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace Of the increase of his government and peace there will be
Letters to the editor
Thank you We want to acknowledge your kindness in sending us New Frontier, and record our deep appreciation for the fine standard and spiritual tone that has been so well maintained down the years. The evangelical thrust and the clarity of
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Major Harland Hall was promoted to Glory on November 27 from the UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, Calif. Born January 16, 1916 in Hereford, Colo., Harland moved with his parents to Arlington, Wash. and was raised on a
B/M Hazel Brown celebrates 60
In January, the Bellingham Corps, Washington, will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Bandmaster Hazel Brown's leadership; Hazel may hold the record as longest continuous Salvation Army bandmaster. In 1936, Hazel joined a band through school and learned the clarinet and trumpet.
Family carries on tradition
BY RACHEL AUSTEN - SCOTT BURNS (L) carries on a family tradition of bell-ringing in Portland, Ore. If you had been in downtown Portland on the bustling blocks surrounding Pioneer Courthouse Square the Friday before Christmas last year, you would have seen
Modesto Citadel ‘Dash for Cash’ rings in $111,000
In just seven minutes $111,000 was raised during Modesto, Calif.'s annual kettle kick-off, the "Dash for Cash." The 10th anniversary kick-off, hosted by the Modesto Citadel Corps under the leadership of Captains Mike and Cindy Dickinson, saw 820 people gather
Art Linkletter speaks at Santa Rosa Civic Dinner
CAPTAIN IAN ROBINSON and Art Linkletter.Art Linkletter was the guest speaker at The Salvation Army's Annual Civic Dinner in Santa Rosa, California. The audience of over 450 was enthralled as the 90-year-old entertainer and businessman reminisced about his days as
Army kettle overflows with blessings
Wonderful and miraculous events occur at Salvation Army kettles at Christmas. We hope the following stories will be a blessing to all