on the corner “A few words”
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief Any challenges in your life today? Have you faced them? Do it now! Here are some examples of people who did. It was on July 1, 1863, that a division of Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s cavalry collided with
the spice box ” Coming soon, but stay on guard “
By Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel This is the season of anticipation. We anticipate the result of the national elections when we will finally know who will lead our country for the next presidential term. We watch the ever-changing weather patterns, moving us toward
from the desk of…Joyful always?
By Shelley Hill, Lt. Colonel The word “joy” is one of my favorites. It’s simple to say, easy to spell, and creates a wonderfully positive impression in our hearts and minds. It is also an experience that the Bible often speaks of.
sharper focus “A muddy miracle”
By Linda Manhardt, Major I felt my glasses slipping from my face. Both my hands were in the water trying to move a rock, and in a second, the glasses disappeared beneath the rapidly flowing current. A small canal next to my
a view from the board side “Ministering to the ministers”
By Dick Hagerty, Advisory board member Too many advisory board members have little or no idea what activities and programs are conducted on the corps (church) side of The Salvation Army in their community. It is discouraging to hear an advisory
‘Anita’s Closet’ renovated to honor long-time volunteer
Domestic violence shelter and Nike renovate clothing closet. BY TERESA ENGEL Anita Brackensick, who was promoted to Glory in 2011 following a battle with ovarian cancer, dedicated her life to ensuring women arriving at The Salvation Army West Women’s and Children’s Shelter
promoted to glory/ Major Kay Kortstra
Major Kay Kortstra was promoted to Glory Aug. 29 from San Diego, Calif. Kay Hofman was born Sept. 24, 1923, to Geertje and Willim Hofman in Groningen, Holland. She became acquainted with The Salvation Army at the age of 12 when
Elsewhere in the world
CARIBBEAN TERRITORY—The Caribbean Territory will be celebrating its 125th anniversary with a Grand Opening Meeting for Congress 2012 in mid-November; the congress will be led by General Linda Bond. Themed “Celebrating our Godly Heritage—Building Tomorrow with Christ,” the event will take
Army marches ‘Forward’ in Europe
Congress celebrates unity and diversity of the European Salvation Army. The Europe Congress, led by General Linda Bond, brought together 1,300 Salvationists from 30 countries Oct. 12-14 in Prague, Czech Republic, for a weekend of witness and worship. Themed “Forward! In Confidence,
Booth Lifehouse goes green
The Salvation Army opens a new eco-friendly facility for homeless people in Grimsby. The Salvation Army opened Booth Lifehouse, a new eco-friendly 35-bed facility for homeless men and women over age 25 in Grimsby, England, that offers independent living and a
Quincy Kroc first anniversary
Kroc Center celebrates successful year. By Kent Embree The Kroc Center in Quincy, Ill., marked its one-year anniversary with an open house featuring free fitness classes, rock wall climbing, refreshments and prizes, and an auction benefitting Kroc scholarships. “It amazes me to consider
MY FIRST YEAR AS AN OFFICER
Learning to (actually) trust God in all things By Joel and Kim Boyd, Lts. We’ve spent over a year now as corps officers in Greeley, Colo., with our three children, Hannah, 4, James, 3, and Audrey, 1. We have already been through and