On the Corner
Ideas and ideals by Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief - Father’s day has come and quietly slipped past without much fanfare or celebration I found a file folder simply labeled “Dad” the other day. I thought there would be more in it, but then, I
A rubble of foundations
Body builder by Terry Camsey, Major - Major Keilah Toy’s article “Final Destination,” which appeared in the May 19 issue of New Frontier, is a very profound one that I saw as a metaphor of great significance to both the Army and
Personal testimony
by Raymond Dihle, Lieutenant - The following are excerpts from Lieutenant Raymond Dihle’s testimony at the service of commissioning and ordination. I am very happy to be here today. It has been a journey of about 36 years to get to this
Come join his Army
Sharper focus by Erin Wikle - "Yes, we are a church. But we are so much more. We are The Salvation Army.” This statement caught my eye the other week as I read more on our Army’s new initiative, “Come join our Army.”
Redeemed by love
My Story by Lisa Barnes, Lieutenant - I was born in Las Vegas. My dad was in security with a casino, and my mom was a Keno runner. They had a one-night stand, and she got pregnant with me. My mom was
Spiritual warfare
Prayer power by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - We don’t often discuss the spiritual battles that go on in our lives. At the ARC, where we serve as chaplains, the subject is very real. Recently, we visited Salvationists in Nigeria where the
Front lines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike, “What’s next, Papa?” Romans 8:15 (The Message) Army provides hydration With daytime temperatures soaring to 113 degrees
Long-term relief work begins in Myanmar
Teams commence new building projects. Nearly two months after Cyclone Nargis caused over 90,000 casualties and incredible physical destruction in Myanmar, The Salvation Army continues to distribute food, tarpaulins, blankets, and mosquito nets in six locations. Now, the Army is beginning
Commissioning south of the border
The Swyers travel to Mexico for the commissioning and ordination of cadets. by Jim Hood, Major - While commissioning serves the same purpose worldwideto anoint cadets as officers in The Salvation Armyeach is unique. Commissioners Philip and Pat Swyers, Western territorial leaders,
Advancing the junior soldier program
Campaign tracks attendance of nearly 2,000 prospective young soldiers. by Cari Arias - Sixty-nine corps participated in the Western Territory’s eight-week advancement campaign promoting the junior soldier program, allowing the Youth Department at Territorial Headquarters (THQ) to track junior soldier growth throughout
Volunteers’ spirit recognized by Orange County
Spirit Awards held at the Nixon Library. by Jan Landstrom - The Salvation Army Orange County Advisory Board recently welcomed 300 guests to its annual Spirit Awards, held at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, Calif. Board Chairman David