It’s a puzzle
BODY BUILDER by Terry Camsey, Major - Mark Twain told of one man’s search for the world’s greatest general. He spent a lifetime on that quest but without success. On his arrival at the pearly gates, he told St. Peter of his
FOCUS – Leadership: solo flight is over
by Bob Gregg - Many times people think leadership is the “soft” side of management and that it may have some value—but that the bottom line must come first, and that the leader must operate with a firm hand
On the Corner
Things I still don't understand about the Army by Robert Docter - I can’t figure out why we do certain things—why we have certain policies and don’t have others. The rationale often escapes me. I don’t think I’m overly thick—I just can’t
Moves: “That and better will do…”
by Paul Seiler, Major - Who can forget the phrase of William Booth, “that and better will do…” I must admit there are elements of that phrase that seem to discourage rather than encourage…but I want to look at it another way,
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 Latino Women's Camp A Success Under the leadership of Major Rose Marie Leslie, supported
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory by Major Clinton Steele was promoted to Glory June 25 from his home in Wasilla, Alaska. Born August 25, 1939 in Denver, Colo. to Salvationist parents, Clint enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged after a four-year term.
SONday’scool comming your way
Looking for something new and different to put a ‘shot in the arm’ of your children’s outreach ministries? The Salvation Army Eastern Territory has developed SONday’SCOOL, a new program specifically designed to reach new kids with the Good News of
Farmington rocks!
On their second visit to Farmington, New Mex., “Hawthorns Most Wanted,” a team of professional hip hop artists from California, once again rocked the house! Pigeon John and Redcloud were the main acts, presenting rap material with a solid Christian
SAWROA plans first retreat
The Salvation Army West-Retired Officers Association (SAWROA), under the leadership of Major Oliver Stenvick, is planning the first-ever Western territorial retired officers retreat, to be held May 20-23, 2004, at Mt. Crags Camp. “Early bird registration will begin after the first
Majors Martinez enter retirement
After 41 years and 3 months of service each, Majors Luis and Maria Martinez recently retired from active officership in The Salvation Army. Luis Martinez and Maria Hernandez began their Army career in Cuba. During their training there, they married in
New Books for life’s journey…
When Life Gets Tough A small yet powerful companion for life’s journey is Colonel Henry Gariepy’s latest book, When Life Gets Tough: finding peace and strength in times of trouble. This pocket-sized, hard cover 31-day devotional is filled with short reflections that
Cultural challenges face western corps
by Claude Nikondeha Should there be a corps for every language? Or should corps be multicultural, with all language groups worshipping together? The answer, is “Yes and No!” Multicultural corps are wonderful. In fact, when the first followers of Jesus were together