The power of “thank you”
Giving thanks in the real world by Lisa Bingham - When our son was in middle school, he would often entertain us at the dinner table with funny stories about his fellow students. He would imitate their gestures and do the voices,
On the Corner
The light has come by Bob Docter - The magnificent scene on the cover of this issue of New Frontier in no way illustrates a true picture of southern California. We live mostly in an arid climate. Already the thermometer reveals temperatures
In everything give thanks: an exercise in faith
the spiceBox by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - It’s been a hard year for many people. It seems as if the last couple of years have been defined by the term “loss.” Many have lost employment, lost their homes, lost their sense
When community fails
sharperFocus by Erin Wikle - There is something to be said about the current trend to be a little less churchy and a little more like Jesus. Some have left the organized church feeling that they can be more accessible in that
Count your blessings, name them one by one
prayerPower by Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel - “O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him” (Psalm 105:1KJ). “Thank God! Pray to him by name! Tell everyone you
Transformation
inProcess by Glen Doss, Major - “Have some doughnuts and a cup of coffee,” invites the uniformed gentleman, with his face aglow, after the worship service at the Murrieta, Calif., corps. He is Patrick Rodrigue, 55, the new fellowship sergeant. Pat will
Elsewhere in the world
Elsewhere in the world by CANADA—Salvation Army units are exploring possibilities for outreach during the Olympic Torch Relay, which will travel through over 1,000 communities during its 106-day trek that will cross Canada twice. The journey began on Oct. 30 and ends on
FrontLines – News briefs of the West
by Sue Schumann Warner - Now may the Lord of peace himself grant you his peace [the peace of his kingdom] at all times and in all ways—under all circumstances and conditions, whatever comes. II Thessalonians 3:16 (Amplified) Spaghetti feed raises funds The
Monterey goes on a Sabu Safari
Shake family holds fundraiser for Monterey Corps. by Ted Elisee - Now deceased, Sabu Shake, Sr.’s legacy lives on through his family’s annual “Sabu’s Safari” fundraiser held to benefit The Salvation Army’s Monterey, Calif., corps. Held under a big top tent at “Wild
Trafficking: a wake-up call
New Zealand hosts forum on human trafficking. The myth that New Zealand is free of human trafficking was put to rest at a Salvation Army-hosted forum on trafficking—the three-day Pacific Trafficking in Persons Forum held in Wellington in September. Approximately 70