On the Corner
Civility and civilization by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - Civilization—you’ve come a long way, baby—but you ain’t “there” yet. civilization, n: an advanced state of human society, in which a high level of culture, science, industry and government has been reached. Two blocks from my house
Since when is God not God?
The Spice Box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - Oh, dear, I am going to be in trouble again! Some folks are going to think I’m being irreverent, others will say I’m irrelevant—but maybe some who cringe every time they hear a
The real remedy for humanity’s problems
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans and turn their hearts away from the Lord” (Jeremiah 17:5 NLT). As our ambulance screeches to a halt, I am
It’s about relationship
Sharper Focus by Linda Manhardt, Major - I had the privilege of training two sessions of cadets while I was in Tanzania. We had hundreds of candidates on our waiting list, but because there was no money to build a training college,
Front Lines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Isaiah 52:7, English Standard
University of William Booth confers degrees
Top government officials attend graduation. The University of William Booth, located in Kinshasa in the Congo and Angola Territory, is the only Salvationist university in Africa. The university, situated in Barumbu next to The Salvation Army’s Central Corps, has seen tremendous
Conducts holiness meeting in South Africa
Commissioner Dunster leads worship in Johannesburg during Africa Zonal Conference. Recently, Chief of Staff Commissioner Robin Dunster traveled to the Southern Africa Territory for the Africa Zonal Conference in Johannesburg. On Sunday, conference delegates divided into small groups to conduct meetings at
Chief of the staff travels globe: Brings encouragement to South Korea
Korea Territory celebrates 99 years of Salvation Army ministry. Chief of the Staff Commissioner Robin Dunster visited South Korea recently to lead worship and participate in the Korea Territory’s celebration of 99 years of Salvation Army ministry. After Korea’s Territorial Commander
One warm coat
Burlington Coat Factory and Salvation Army join forces to keep people warm. Shawne Merriman San Diego Chargers Shawne Merriman knows it gets cold during the night and early morning hours in San Diego. That’s why the football star is the spokesperson for
Torrance hosts community health fair
Over 700 people receive free health screenings. The Torrance, Calif. corps recently welcomed over 700 people to its 15th community health fair. This year, for the first time, the City of Torrance partnered with The Salvation Army in this annual event.
Kids helping kids in Auburn, Calif.
Youngsters assemble personal comfort kits for homeless. by Michelle Talbott - This summer young people from the Cornerstone Church in Auburn, Calif., who wanted to help the homeless and needy babies and children from low-income families, coordinated their efforts with The Salvation
Day of Prayer in San Diego’s Presidio Park
Sierra del Mar answers the call to prayer for victims of human trafficking. by Diane O'Brien, Lt. Colonel - Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator Heidi Hermann discusses the issue with a friend in Presidio Park. The Salvation Army’s Sierra del Mar Division recently answered General