Christmas—who, what, where, when and why?
by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - The Jerusalem Post might have covered the story as follows: BETHLEHEM––The brilliant star hovering over this “city of David” for the past few days seems to be ushering in the winter solstice with greater drama than ever
It’s a wonderful thing
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - Nostalgia, I am talking about. The warm fuzzy we get when walking (backwards, always) down memory lane. The older I get, the more I see memory as a most glorious gift of God…the ability to relive
Sharper Focus – Merry holidays or Christmas all year ‘round?
by S. E. Horwood, Captain - Is Christmas in America primarily a secular celebration of abundance, goodwill, and familial identity, or does it have a deeper meaning in our culture? I’ve been considering this issue over the last several months as
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory Brigadier James R. Watt Brigadier James Richard Watt was promoted to Glory on November 28. The son of officer parents George and Bernice Watt, Jim was born in Aledo, Illinois on November 12, 1919 and grew up in the Central
Breaking free of the chains–Part 1
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - What we love defines us. Scripture is clear on this point. Common sense agrees, if we will allow ourselves the luxury of an honest self-examination. Yet, are we afraid of what we will find? “For where
Frontlines – News Briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were
Peacehaven receives donation
Shown left to right are Lim Teck Leon, CEO of the Singapore Totalisator Board; S. R. Nathan, President of Singapore; Yu Pang Fey, CEO of Singapore Turf Club; and Captain Robinson—in a uniform not usually seen at racecourses! For Western
Meeting needs––one at a time
by Dave Hudson, Major - “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” —Mother Teresa The Christmas Season is upon us––with angel trees, Toys for Tots, kettles, setting up for the Live Nativity, rehearsals, readings, parties
Tab Songsters’ message loud and clear
James Curnow reviews Amazing Love. - Inspiring! The Pasadena Tabernacle Songsters’ new recording, Amazing Love, has a tremendous message and is sure to have an equally blessed ministry. Produced in preparation for the Songsters’ upcoming Easter tour of the United Kingdom,
Vision Action Team gains insight about recovery
Tour of Oakland Adult Rehabilitation Center provides glimpse of Army rehab success. by Jennifer Cabrejas - Major Bill Heiselman gives a tour of the Oakland ARC. “Why are you here today?” Major Katherine Reed asked the group seated before her. One answered,
SBC volunteers help lambs play safely
Determined group completes first phase of construction. by Ava Simpson - SBC volunteers work to improve Army day care playground. When rain threatened to cancel the playground project at The Salvation Army’s Little Lambs Day Care Center in Sacramento, Calif., SBC Project