On the Corner
My cast as a teacher by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - June 25 was a pleasant day on Pine Street—around 7:30 in the morning, about 70 degrees, slightly overcast with the promise of a brilliant sun. I was walking back to the office
Snail mail
Body Builder by Terry Camsey, Major - The recent, annual, flurry of officer moves reminded me of the stress involved in this practice—having to pack and unpack and arranging for the forwarding of mail. This is in addition to the psychological stress
Theology in our failure: The journey towards authenticity
Sharper Focus by Erin Wikle and Joy K. Lee - My [Erin] daughter Eva just turned five months old. Recently, she’s become interested in doing the seemingly impossible for her age. Her most recent endeavor? Crawling—unsuccessful crawling. Poor thing has too often
Can you spare a prayer?
Prayer power by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - Hey, buddy, can you spare a prayer?" A strange question! I saw the sentence in a War Cry headline recently, and the title caught my imagination. "Buddy, can you spare some change? I just need
Front lines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - The Lord is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down….The Lord is near to all who
Not just for adults – youth also to be refreshed at WBC
by Lisa R. Smith, Captain - The Western Bible Conference, slated for June 29-July 5, 2008 at beautiful oceanside Asilomar, near Monterey, Calif., promises to be an event that will appeal not just to adults but to the whole family. The location,
San Diego Citadel Corps honors Sloan
The San Diego Citadel Corps recently honored Brigadier Eloise Sloan with the Excellence in Salvationism Award. This award honors Salvationists who have exhibited excellence in their Christian witness and service beyond the corps setting. Lt. Colonels Doug and Diane O’Brien
Mid-Willamette Kroc Center receives one million dollar boost
Meyer Memorial Trust awards funds to Army for the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. A rendering of the proposed Kroc Center of the Mid-Willamette Valley. The Meyer Memorial Trust recently awarded The Salvation Army $1,000,000 for the development of the
The Salvation Army marches on!
WWII veterans honored in Salvation Army float. The Portland Rose Festival parade featured this Salvation Army float. The Salvation Army recently marched in the 100th annual Portland rose festival parade, maintaining a long tradition of participating in one of only two all-floral
Student nurses to the rescue
by Jennifer Byrd - Major Steve Smith, along with Captains Bob and Joanne Louangamath at the Santamaria Corps The San Francisco Salvation Army Meals that Heal (MTH) program brings hot meals daily to 120 individuals living in some of the city’s poorest
The 90-plus society
Santa Monica Silvercrest celebrates residents who have seen nine decades. by Peter Lindstead - Pictured here are nine of the residents. Back row from left to right: Mary Mulholland, Rosemary Palmer, Jane Alsberg, Miriam Anderson. Front row from left to right: Margit