On the corner “Active waiting”
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief Some among us in this world stumble around in the “sin feeling,” justified in their self-centered, unloving choices because they believe God ignores them. They sing a lonely song: If he exists at all, he’s not listening;
Life lines “Confessions of a not-so-handy man”
By Ian Robinson, Major I am a great admirer of do-it-yourself experts. I love watching them fix or install things with ease and confidence. For many years, my home corps has sent a work team to Alaska, and I am impressed by the
sharper focus ‘Without vision the people perish’
By Erin Wikle, Soldier A small group of us met for prayer, praise and discipleship training, a daily practice for our corps—yes, corps. For those who have followed my family’s journey as Western Territory transplanted soldiers in the South, the expression of
from the desk of… Signs of the times
By James Knaggs, Commissioner God gives us many indicators that he is involved in what we do and who we are. Just look around. This is an election year where we in America are called to elect the most suitable person to be
a view from the Board Side “Strategies for effective meetings”
By Dick Hagerty, Advisory board member Productive advisory board meetings are essential in successful interaction between officers and board members, yet many meetings are disorganized, unfocused and generally unhelpful in achieving a smooth and efficient local program. Good meetings begin with pre-planning and have a
A Prescott soldier’s life of service
By Sandy Moss Eighty-nine-year-old Earl Melvin Richwine has a bad knee, one hearing aid and walks with a cane, but otherwise, he's in good shape. He remembers with crystal clarity things decades in the past and his eyes light up with
‘Disciples’ dine ahead of public welcome
By Karen Gleason The largest-ever Private Welcome Banquet—held annually at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., ahead of the public Welcome of Cadets—boasted 216 guests, including a combined cadet population of 125 cadets, in
From experience and with anticipation
Dear Disciples of the Cross, As this leg of your ministry journey begins at Crestmont and you are welcomed home, we, the Proclaimers of the Resurrection, want to share with you a few important truths that we found helpful to learn
Elsewhere in the world
GEORGIA—Since May, The Salvation Army has responded to flooding that has destroyed crops, killed farm animals and damaged more than 3,000 homes in Lagodekhi and Tbilisi. In August, rains pounded the Kakheti Region, distressing farmers preparing for harvest and forcing people
Salvation Army raises flag in Greenland
The Salvation Army’s ministry extends to 125 countries worldwide. With the August opening of The Salvation Army in Greenland, an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, the Army now operates in 125 countries. While in the Denmark Territory, which will supervise
Africa Development Centre unveils permanent home
Africa Zone leaders from IHQ dedicate facility in Nairobi. Commissioners Amos and Rosemary Makina, Africa Zone leaders for International Headquarters (IHQ), dedicated a new location for the Africa Development Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 27. Established Jan. 1, 2010, the facility—a satellite
‘The Richest Man in Jamaica’
Book by Richard Phillips describes his grandfather’s work to establish The Salvation Army in Jamaica. In The Richest Man in Jamaica, author Richard Phillips revives the legacy left to the island by his grandfather, Raglan Phillips, who was, he writes, “stoned