On the Corner
Friends and lovers by Robert Docter - I am intrigued with two words: “like” and “love.” “Like” must be one of the most overused words in the English language. Like this and like that—like, you know—like maybe … It becomes a filler used
The unforgivable crime
The Spice Box by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - The Lenten season is upon us, and once again our thoughts turn from celebrating the birth of the Baby in Bethlehem to all that Jesus taught us in the final weeks of his
The day discipleship died
sharper Focus by Erin Wikle - The cat’s outta the bag. Imagine my relief, when I recently heard the following words from a reputable Salvation Army officer: “We don’t do discipleship well.” At last, an admission to an area where our Army
Irvin Byrd: “I give God all the glory”
In Process by Glen Doss, Major - The elderly gentleman paused as he spied the man in the cell that he shared with several other county jail inmates. “Would you like a Bible, son?” “Sure,” replied Irvin Byrd, 39, accepting it through the
Elsewhere in the world
by Indonesia—In Bali, Chief of the Staff Commissioner Robin Dunster presided over the South Pacific and East Asia Zonal Leaders Conference. Delegates explored the themes “A Salvation Army,” “A Sanctified Army” and “A Sensible Army.” Delegates received a warm welcome from the
frontLines – News briefs of the west
by Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle. Romans 12:9-10 (The Message) WOW! Women’s Ministries program
Booth College announces new degrees
Four new programs to begin in September '09. The Salvation Army William and Catherine Booth College (Winnipeg, MB Canada) has announced the establishment of four new degree programs and the enhancement of another degree program as the institution repositions itself as
Australia bushfires update
Publilc shows faith in Salvation Army as appeal raises millions of dollars. The Salvation Army in Australia provided financial, material and emotional support to emergency workers and victims of the bushfires in the state of Victoria. With 11 fires still burning
Army responds to Fiji’s floods
Flooding described as Fiji's "worst-ever" natural disaster. Over three days in early January, torrential rains dumped more than 27 inches of water on western Fiji. Described as Fiji's worst-ever natural disaster, the resultant floods, with torrents quickly overflowing riverbanks and rampaging
Western Bible Conference 2010
Plans for the West's second Bible conference are underway. by Cathryn Russell, Major - Begin your plans now to attend the second Western Bible Conference (WBC), to be held August 21 – 26, 2010 at the Mt. Hermon Conference Center nestled in
Angel in the laundromat
God answers prayers in an unexpected way. by Patricia Mohr - My beloved daughter-in-law (I called her my daughter-in-love) lost her battle against liver disease a few weeks ago. She suffered this illness as a result of being raised in a religious