On the Corner
Lessons at Jacob's Well by Bob Docter - She struggled up from her cot, careful with the whimpering child at her breast. She laid him gently where he slept and reminded herself of the need for more water. “That’s one thing,” she
The mystery of advent
the spiceBox by Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel - Advent approaches, the season designed to help us focus on the coming of the Christ child on a mission to make forgiveness of sin and entry into eternal life available to all who would
Morning glory
sharperFocus by Lawrence Shiroma, Major - This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24) It can be said unequivocally that God has blessed the Army with devout leaders and I would like
“Thanks be to God–through Jesus Christ our Lord!”
inProcess by Glen Doss, Major - “If God is in control of my life, guess who isn’t in control and no longer gets to have things the way he pleases—me!” I believe this fear is behind all resistance to surrendering to God. Though
Lt. Colonel Tena J. Johnson
Promoted to Glory by Lt. Colonel Tena J. Johnson was promoted to Glory on Oct. 31, 2010, from Orange, Calif., surrounded by her family. Tena Hoeksel was born on March 23, 1911, in Grand Rapids, Mich. She entered training in Chicago, Ill., as
Elsewhere in the world
Elsewhere in the world by UKRAINE—The Salvation Army maintains an outpost in the village of Rulykov, where more than 25 kids come every Saturday for the children’s club. Recently, even more showed up to see a puppet show. Please pray for this ministry,
FrontLines – News briefs of the West
by Karen Gleason - Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. (Psalm 27:14, KJV). Renton Corps remodel planned on faith An unexpected bequest came to the Renton (Wash.) Corps: $500,000
“The Salvaton Army Handbook of Doctrine”
Book review by Edie Jenkins - This newly issued (2010) publication amalgamates two previous books—Salvation Story and the accompanying study guide—into one volume. Based on the work of the International Doctrine Council, each chapter is presented in two sections. The first contains
Pomona Corps growing
Four new soldiers joined the ranks of the Pomona (Calif.) Corps on Oct. 17, 2010. Lt. Colonel Rose-Marie Leslie, Southern California divisional director of women’s ministries, officiated at the swearing in of Joey Martinez, Adelaida Mascote, Orlando Delvasto and Adriana
CD release: “Day of Rejoicing”
USA Western Territorial Band and Songsters Five years ago, the Western Territorial Band re-formed for the first time since the 1930s; shortly afterwards, the Territorial Songsters came into being. Since then both groups have traveled extensively through the Western Territory—and beyond—sharing
Metamorphosis at South Mountain
Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Phoenix South Mountain One day in the not too distant future, the Phoenix South Mountain Corps Community Center will change its name, becoming The Salvation Army Phoenix South Mountain Ray and Joan Kroc Center.