from the desk of… Do you want to be well?
By Dave Hudson, Colonel I have overheard some ridiculous questions in my life—one recently at Disneyland when an obviously distressed mother asked her child, “Do you think we are here to play around?” I wanted to answer the question for the child, by
sharper focus “Winnie and the rings”
By Linda Manhardt, Major This semester, the cadets at The Philippines Territory training college have “Public Ministries” class. As a part of this course, each cadet prepares a different Salvation Army ceremony and demonstrates to the class how it should be
in process” Happy Valentine’s Day, Jesus! “
By Glen Doss, Major On Valentine’s Day our thoughts turn to love. If a person is your valentine, that individual is the one you love the best. I wonder if we might be God’s valentine. Enthusiastically, the apostle announces: How great is
life lines “Round it up”
By Ian Robinson, Major The topic of ages came up in a meeting at divisional headquarters when my wife, Isobel, said about me, “Well, Ian’s almost 70!” It took a few seconds to sink in before I blustered, “What do you mean?
on the corner “Not weary yet!”
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief My corps (Pasadena Tabernacle) recently celebrated its 125th birthday. It was quite a shindig. Lotta people. Mostly past and present soldiers. Many traveled long distances for the occasion, and seeing them brought back warm, fond memories. The
‘Muchas gracias, Commissioner’
Thanks to Knaggs’ vision and Rosetta Stone, Western officers are learning new languages. By Jeff Martin, Major The Salvation Army Western Territory, working directly with Rosetta Stone, implemented an online platform so that officers can learn the language of their choice. At the
Monterey Peninsula Corps dedicates new housing units
Transitional housing program helps families end homelessness. By Ted Elisee The Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps dedicated six new transitional housing units on its land in Seaside, Calif., thanks to a generous legacy from Patricia Garvey. The townhouses will house homeless families who
promoted to glory_Major Erik Sholin
Major Erik Sholin, 63, was promoted to Glory Jan. 18 from Queen’s Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. Erik William Sholin was born in Sacramento, Calif., on May 6, 1949, to George and Eva Sholin. He was named for a family friend, Erik
promoted to glory_ Major Francis L. Ragland
Major Francis L. Ragland, 76, was promoted to Glory Jan. 23 from Stockton, Calif. Francis Ragland was born Dec. 4, 1936, in Gillette, Wyo. His father died while Ragland and his four siblings were still young. His mother remarried, and the
promoted to glory_ Lt. Colonel David Allen
Lt. Colonel David Allen, 83, was promoted to Glory Jan. 11 from his home in Menifee, Calif. David Royal Allen was born July 13, 1929, in Mt. Vernon, Wash., the son of Captains John and Amy Allen. While his parents served
Australia Eastern Territory offers scholarships
The Salvation Army will provide support for PhD students schooling in social justice, welfare and community services. A new scholarship program, offered by a partnership between The Salvation Army Australia Eastern Territory (AET) and Macquarie University, Faculty of Human Sciences, will
Malaysia Salvation Army continues outreach to refugees
Army’s Help Centre moves into its second year. The Salvation Army Kuala Lumpur Corps in Malaysia rented a shop in early 2012 in Pudu to open a Help Centre for refugees that continues its assistance today. According to the United Nations High