On the Corner
Orderliness by Robert Docter - Spring arrived with the vernal equinox a week or so ago in an orderly fashion—March 20, 2008, 5:58 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). It’s possible to figure out the exact date and time for each year. It’s always
Highly explosive! Handle with care!
The Spice Box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - It takes a lot to get me angry—usually. But there are some things that light my fuse on contact. When that happens, it burns long and slowly, with occasional sparks flying along the
They still call me Mamma (A ministry of presence)
Sharper Focus by Linda Manhardt, Major - The cadet cottages were ready. The blankets were bought, along with brooms, buckets and basins. I had desks and chairs in the classroom, a library with tables and chairs, bookshelves (although few books), and a chapel
General William Booth
Remembering the Founder on his birthday by Edie Jenkins - On April 10, 1829, 179 years ago, William Booth was born in Nottingham, England. As the founder of an international movement now active in 113 countries, Booth had an unlikely start. He
Ray Vielma: “I was a monster”
in Process by Glen Doss, Major - Kneeling upon the floor of the shower stall, he struggled to free his hands from the thick cord that bound them. Certain he was going to die, he prayed, “God, forgive me for all the
Frontlines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or
Elsewhere in the world
Australia—The Salvation Army is producing a one-hour DVD that celebrates Australian country life and aims to help fight depression in the bush. The DVD is a documentary profiling rural Australians who tell of overcoming depression while living in remote areas. It
Commissioning Saturday Night:
"The Spirit of Salvationism" “Who are we as an Army? What do we believe? Why do we do what we do?” These are some of the questions that will be answered during the inspirational and powerful Saturday night program of Commissioning. The
Caring for God’s creation in the Philippines
Workshop teaches kids how to be eco-conscious. When Lt. Col. Edna Williams began ministering to women and their families in the Philippines, she soon noticed the need to instill an awareness of the Christian responsibility for God’s creation. Williams talked with a
Easter in Zambia
A Western Territory officer serving overseas reports from the field. by Beryl Pierce, Major - On Good Friday, we had a service at my corps in the Mandevu Compound, where I am a part-time corps officer, with four other centers from our
Salvation Army in Uganda aids Kenyan refugees
Emergency Services project makes a difference for families enduring loss. The friendship and hospitality of the people in Uganda’s Manafwa region have touched the hearts of Salvation Army relief workers there to assist Kenyan refugees using a remote border crossing into