LifeLines “The King’s Highway”
By Ian Robinson, Major A few days ago we were traveling by bus on the King’s Highway, an ancient spice route that stretches from Egypt to Damascus. The Bible’s first mention of the highway is Numbers 20:17, when Moses sends a message to
From the DeskOf…So what?
So that whosoever will may be saved. By Diane O’Brien, Lt. Colonel Do you have a favorite doctrine? I don't suppose many of you have been asked that before but it's a fair question. In case you are wondering, the doctrines are our formal
TradeWest set to launch
New territorial department will provide mission-critical resources to the field After eight years of partnering with the Central Territory for the provision of Salvation Army supplies, the Western Territory will again have its own “Trade” department—“TradeWest.” Initially, it will be an entirely
Japan—one year later
The Salvation Army makes progress in helping Japan rebuild and recover. One year ago, March 11, 2011, a record-breaking earthquake and tsunami struck the coast of Japan, devastating the nation. The Salvation Army immediately mobilized its forces to help individuals and
GeneralsEaster “Were you there?”
The General’s Easter Message 2012 By Linda Bond, General It was my first Sunday at my new corps appointment. When the meeting came to an end, I was told that one family in attendance was facing the impending death of its 14-year-old daughter.
Human trafficking cases and services up in 2011
The issue continues gaining notoriety and response. In 2011, the U.S. Justice Department initiated a record 120 cases against human traffickers and The Salvation Army’s anti-trafficking programs served 325 victims of human trafficking nationwide. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. told The
PrayerPower ‘It’s empty!’
By Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel Some years ago, an officer friend related the after-church conversation he and his wife had with their daughters. Like many families, they talked with their children about that day’s Sunday school lesson. Christie, 4, was first. Try as
National Publications Commission established
Recent Commissioners’ Conference approved group to discuss publishing. Some years ago, an officer friend related the after-church conversation he and his wife had with their daughters. Like many families, they talked with their children about that day’s Sunday school lesson. Christie, 4,
Volunteers unite
Papa John’s volunteers and employees came together in Orlando for one purpose—to help The Salvation Army. On March 5, over 800 volunteers visited The Salvation Army of Orlando to landscape, wash, clean and reupholster. Papa John, himself, worked alongside his employees
South plans territorial men’s conference
The Southern Territory will address the challenges men face in Christian living at its Territorial Men’s Conference at the Atlanta Temple Corps June 1-2. Commissioner Israel Gaither, former chief of staff and U.S. national commander, will join a trio of
Have you seen him?
After 2,000 years, the Easter story as related in the Gospels continues to rank as incredibly high drama. An objective retelling includes: · high profile offender prosecuted and convicted without evidence · prisoner abuse in the extreme · capital punishment of the most
Sticky Faith
By Kara Powell, Ph.D. Eliminating the kids table catastrophe As a child, 30 of my relatives would regularly gather at my grandparents’ house for family holidays. When we were all assembled, there were far too many of us to fit around one table. So