Critical success factors make a difference
BODY BUILDER by Terry Camsey, Major - What factors would you consider to be individually essential to the accomplishment of the Army’s purpose and collectively adequate to insure the victory? It’s a tough question and one that almost guarantees different answers from
FOCUS – Enemies of God – yet reconciled
by Amanda Reardon, Captain - As Resurrection Day approaches, Christians take time to ponder again the gift of salvation. We marvel at our Lord’s willingness to die what was possibly the world’s most unseemly death on our behalf. We rejoice as
On the Corner
My "Stations of the cross" by Robert Docter - An Easter pilgrim moves meditatively around the cathedral exploring thoughts and feelings triggered by pictures portraying the anguish and pain of Jesus of Nazareth during his last twenty-four hours in human form. These images
Mission accomplished
by Linda Bond, Commissioner - Tom Cruise has revived the old “Mission Impossible” series and has turned it into a fast action thriller that movie watchers can’t seem to get enough of. You know the story line: What would be impossible
Thomas Guin: The Word started jumping off the pages
IN PROCESS by Glen Doss, Major - As the door of the jail cell clanged shut behind him, the grim-faced man glanced around, resigned to the stark surroundings. Then, as the hours droned on, Thomas Guin, 44, took a long, hard look
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - The angel said to the women, ”Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see
Ketchikan Sunday school has global vision
by Martha Davey, Major - The Sunday school of the Gateway Corps in Ketchikan, Alaska has raised $1,000 for World Services. The average attendance of the Sunday school is 22. Under the supervision of Major Riekie Govaars the youth and adults have
Bandmaster Eric and Joan Loveless: 50 years as soldiers
by Beth Desplanke, Captain - BANDMASTER ERIC AND Joan Loveless are recognized for 50 years of soldiership by Lt. Colonel Don Mowery (r). Lt. Colonel Don R. Mowery, Southwest divisional commander, joined Tucson Temple Corps in a momentous celebration recently as
Alaska ‘invests’ in kids
by Sherry McWhorter, Capt. and Carol Seiler, Major - The Alaska Division is interested in helping kids succeed. Focusing on the Search Institute’s 40 “developmental assets,” officers and employees gathered recently for two days of intensive workshops, where participants learned techniques
Cascade Division opens newest ARC thrift store
CROWDS GATHER AT the grand opening of The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Milwaukie, Oregon. The Cascade Division’s newest thrift store in Milwaukie, Oregon, opened recently. The opening ceremony began with welcome and prayer by ARC Administrator Captain Dennis Stumpf. Captain
Crestmont College announces theology and ethics symposium
by Donna Ames, Major - Dr. James Read “Saved to Save: Towards a Salvationist Ecclesiology for the 21st Century” is the theme of the Western Territory’s first Theology and Ethics Symposium to be held May 5-9, 2003 at Crestmont College. Patterned after
Salvation Army aids U.S. troops and their families
In an effort to provide immediate comfort and relief while the country is at war, The Salvation Army has expanded its service programs to address the needs of U.S. troops, their families and their communities. “Right now, The Salvation Army’s role