On the Corner
Reflections on a new Kroc Center by Richard Docter - On the northern border of Coeur d’Alene, Ida., not far from the pine and fir forests encircling one of the most beautiful lakes in America, the Salvation Army’s sparkling new Kroc Community
Why settle for less than gold?
BodyBuilder by Terry Camsey, Major - There is an old, old story called “Acres of Diamonds” that tells of one man’s search for riches. He is so obsessed with discovering treasure that he travels the world seeking to find it. Finally, a
A calling to fulfill
sharperFocus by Kelly Pontsler, Major - “It’s a dying industry, but there’s work to do.” San Francisco Chronicle, May 31, 2009, “Insight,” page H2 How’s that for a headline? I will confess that I enjoy sitting down with a Sunday newspaper and a
“I’m praying for you”
PrayerPower by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - How many times have you said that to someone, and then promptly forgot the promise you made? We do it all the time. Someone comes to us with a need and we say, “we’ll pray
Elsewhere in the world
by AUSTRALIA— In Melbourne, Australia, more than 600 youth—attending a weeklong Salvation Army youth conference—dressed in black and marched from Melbourne High School to Federation Square to raise awareness of human trafficking. Steve Chalke, international chair for Stop the Traffic, co-sponsored
FrontLines – News briefs of the west
by Sue Schumann Warner - As, therefore, God’s picked representatives of the new humanity, purified and beloved of God himself, be merciful in action, kindly in heart, humble in mind. Accept life, and be most patient and tolerant with one another,
A “uniform” blessing
by Janene Zielinski, Major - I had a blast working at the Resource Connection booth at Commissioning. I know you are thinking that is a strange place to have a “blessing experience,” but that is exactly what happened. My assignment was
Becoming a bridge builder
by Marge Greenfield - At the Colorado Springs Corps, we were recently challenged by our pastor, Envoy Jim Mertz, to “reach one million souls for the Lord” by building “Bridges to Eternity.” My first reaction was how could I do this?
San Diego ARC celebrates recovery at sobriety banquet
by Marlene Gerber - The San Diego ARC hosted some 300 ARC program alumni, Advisory Council and Advisory Board members, volunteers and beneficiaries who gathered to “Celebrate Recovery” at its recent Sobriety Banquet. From the heartfelt words of the keynote speaker, to
Bible college graduates don caps and gowns
Nazarene Bible College graduates eight Salvation Army officers. by Estelle Clack, Major - Eight Salvation Army officers graduated with Bachelor of Arts degrees from Nazarene Bible Colleges’ AdVantage Degree Completion Program—an innovative online program. Bachelor of Arts in Ministry recipients with a major
Metamorphosis in Yuba City
The Depot Family Crisis Center gets a makeover. Thanks to the generosity and volunteer hours of Yuba Sutter Disposal and NorCal Waste, residents at the Depot Family Crisis Center in Yuba City, Calif., now enjoy an atmosphere of newly painted walls