While women weep
by Joann Shade, Major - “I don’t trust women who cry like that.” A young caseworker uttered these words after a lengthy phone conversation with a client who was finding life overwhelming. While I didn’t agree with her conclusion, I understood
On the Corner
Religion as a weapon by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - Personally, I am not at all partial to people who choose to use religion as a weapon. I hear some of this diatribe on religious talk-radio and, occasionally, on television from people you’d think
Food for thought
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - I had an interesting conversation recently with the lovely lady who baby-sits my grandchildren. It happened to be her birthday and I was joking about her being 21 years old “again.” Then I asked her
Personal reflection
Recovery story by As program chaplain for El Paso County, Colorado, I am responsible for leading 12 Step Bible studies and holiness meetings for the Bridge House, Freshstart, Red Shield, New Hope and Silvercrest. I did not always lead a life of service
More than a fly on the wall
Sharper Focus by Kelly Pontsler, Major - Do you ever wish you could be a fly on the wall? I do! (Are you shocked?) I’m not a fan of “Big Brother” (or reality shows, in general), and it isn’t about peering into
Because of prayer
Prayer Power by The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.” (James 5:16, The Message ) “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” (James 5:16, NKJV) Recently, one of our prayer partners wrote
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far
CARING: Coming in from the cold
The winter 2007 issue of Caring magazine is on its way to press. The theme of this issue is “Coming in from the cold.” Several social services programs that are designed to warm those chilled by cold weather are featured. However;
Bodine visits Korea
Retired western officer speaks at symposium on role of charity shops. Lt. Colonel Robert Bodine, now retired, visited Korea as the keynote speaker for the International Charity Shop Conference 2006, a symposium on the role of charity shops or thrift stores
Salvation Army women team with UN
While celebrating Home League Centenary Army sends delegates to United Nations meeting. This February, in the opening of the hundredth year of women’s Home League groups in The Salvation Army, 11 international women Salvationists will travel to New York to attend