God and the voting Christian
The spice box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - Politics is not my field, but like most people I can be a rabid advocate and defender of my chosen candidate once I have made up my mind. It’s the making up my
One corageous woman makes a difference
Sharper Focus by Linda Manhardt, Major - It was a very exciting morning. There I was, minding my own business, teaching my homiletics class at the Tanzanian training college, when we began to notice people running past the window toward the back of
Reflection: A small corps sowing seeds in Estonia
Slow but meaningful growth by Daniel Henderson, Captain - As we move through this sixth year of ministry in this northern land, some important concepts become clearer. I remember that during the first two months of our living in Narva, Estonia, I
Jack Mount: God made me surrender
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - His money beside him where he sat on the park bench anxiously awaiting his connection, the addict glanced up suddenly as a man with a gun ordered, “Give me your money.” At first he felt despair
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Do everything readily and cheerfully—no bickering, no second-guessing allowed! Go out into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted society. Provide people with a glimpse of good living and of
Upcoming book features Salvationists of African descent
Heroes of the faith are recognized in Soldiers of Uncommon Valor Soldiers of Uncommon Valor: The History of Salvationists of African Descent in the United States, by Warren L. Maye, features African-American and Caribbean–born Salvationists who successfully pioneered Army ministries in
Update from Estonia
Corps officers relate life in Narva. Captains Daniel and Anya Henderson are corps officers from the Western Territory serving in Narva, Estonia. Following are excerpts from their recent newsletter home. In many ways, last November was a month to see dreams become
Helping the trafficked in Singapore
Army home cares for four victimized children intercepted at Changi Airport. by Ian Robinson, Captain - In January, four new children arrived at one of the Salvation Army children’s homes in Singapore. Immigration police intercepted them at Changi Airport. These children—two 11-year-old
Flood relief in Zambia
The Salvation Army provides assistance to victims. by Mary Mizinga, Captain - Following recent floods in southern Zambia, The Salvation Army organized immediate relief support as well as long-term assistance plans. Immediate assistance for people in the communities of Magoye and Chitongo, where
Man who stole kettle ordered to serve “homeless” sentence
Judge orders thief to sleep on the streets. by Patrick O'Donnell, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer - Nathen Smith, 28, of Painesville, Ohio, recently received a creative sentence from Painesville Municipal Court Judge Michael Cicconetti. As punishment for stealing one of The Salvation
The silent ministry
Answering phone calls to keep those suffering alone alive. by Ken Ramstead - In Canada, for more than a century, The Salvation Army’s Suicide Prevention Services have been saving lives, one telephone call at a time. “I’m going to kill myself today.” Sabrina Mohamed