By his wounds we are healed
The General's Easter message by General Shaw Clifton - Who among us does not need healing? Which of us is perfectly whole? Where is the one with no need of a Savior? The first step toward healing is to recognize our need.
On the Corner
Easter: Sunday after the Earth shook by Lloyd Docter - The day dawned above an eastern sky of hammered silver that intruded upon the darkness until the firmament was bright and blue, dotted with fleece-lined pillows of clouds. In the garden of
Parable of the almond tree
The Spice Box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - A drive through the northern Sacramento valley is breath-taking this time of year. In February the almond groves are come into full bloom: white, with a blush of pink, the millions of trees
More than a gift card!
Sharper Focus by Kelly Pontsler, Major - A personal note to everyone who has ever given me a gift card: THANKS! The music has been downloaded, the coffee has been enjoyed, and I am a satisfied customer! Perhaps even more so, because
Finding a friend in Jesus
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - “What if all the Bible-thumpers are correct? There’s no one left to turn to except this God in whom so many seem to believe. It would be foolish to give up, to die, without exploring
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened. And many bodies of the saints who
Bible Bowl 2008 Championship
Preparation is underway throughout the territory. by Cari Arias - Picture eight teenagersfour to a side with sweaty palms ready to hit the buzzer as soon as the question is asked. Victorious applause abounds with each correct answer, but more than anything,
Island status
A look at the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division by Dave Hudson, Major - While preparing for our divisional review next month, I decided to share some of the highlights of our work. People in the Hawaii and Pacific Islands Division have trust
Join the mission
by Tom Nottle - This year, the Pasadena Tabernacle Corps’ mission team is planning to send its fifth group to a Salvation Army facility south of the border. In past years, projects have taken our teams to Jamaica, Panama, and twice
Boy Scout hopes others will follow suit
Teen conducts a project to provide homeless with basic necessities. by Debra Tomlin - To complete an Eagle Scout project, 17-year-old Evan Pestalozzi coordinated fundraising in Troutdale, Ore., to purchase sleeping bags and hygiene kits for the homeless at The Salvation Army’s
A community united in prayer
The Whittier community is a small conservative community that believes in the power of prayer and for that reason we organize this event every year to unite believers from all walks of life together under the same roof in order