On the Corner
The challenge of finding a new "you" by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - A vital part of thoroughly knowing one’s self requires the conceptualization of one’s own culture. The product of the effort becomes a cultural identity. Without the effort to achieve this,
What price prayer?
The Spice Box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - One of the mythologies that surround our Christian experience is the belief that prayer is a freebie—there is no cost to the one who prays—it is the one who answers the prayer who
I choose life
Sharper Focus by Victor Leslie, Major - There she stands, immaculately dressed in a bleached white nurse’s uniform, an image of beauty, elegance and grace. She is a woman of faith and proud to be part of the mission team funded by
Book Review – In the Firing Line
by A new biography of Colonel Bramwell Coles is now available. Eighty years after its publication as a march in 1926, In the Firing Line is receiving renewed attention, this time as the title of Colonel Bramwell Coles’ biography. The newly released biography,
A tribute to a local officer
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - Through God’s grace, a local officer saved my life. When I first set foot in the San Diego Citadel Corps I was a broken man. I was also a surrendered man, stepping out on faith into
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. (Psalm 16: 5-6) by Sue Schumann Warner Army receives disaster
Promoted to Glory
Promoted to Glory LILA GRACE MISNER Lila Grace Misner, a long-time soldier, of the Vancouver, Wash. Corps, was promoted to Glory on August 17, 2006. Born in 1924, Lila began attending The Salvation Army as a young teen in Centralia, Wash., where she
Elsewhere in the world…
Denmark—General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton participated in the recent Denmark Territorial Congress in Copenhagen. Echoing the congress theme, Clifton encouraged Danish Salvationists to “seize the day”: “…be the one who seizes the day for Christ, and be someone
Russian anniversary celebrated
The Salvation Army celebrates 15th anniversary of its return to Russia. General Shaw Clifton waves the Eastern Europe Territory's flag at the 15th anniversary congress. Recently, in St. Petersburg, The Salvation Army celebrated the 15th anniversary of its return to Russia.
Marshall Islands: Adventures in “paradise”
Marshall Islands team delivers much needed supplies to outlying islands. by MARTIN COOPER, CAPTAIN - Captain Martin Cooper (right) spends time with island residents. Let me update you on the mission of the Army here in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Reno rehab program receives prestigious award
by Carole Miller - The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Program (ARP) for men in Reno has been honored with a prestigious award from the Association of Paroling Authorities International. (APAI). APAI presented a recognition plaque to Director of Rehabilitation Services Steve Charter