Army endorses immigration statement
By Jared McKiernan The Salvation Army USA endorsed a statement issued by the Evangelical Immigration Table (EIT)––a coalition of evangelical Christian organizations that supports bipartisan immigration reform––in hopes of sending a message to Congress. National Commander Commissioner William A. Roberts signed the
on the corner “Was this his final week?”
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief In a few days, we will reach the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox. Then we will celebrate Christianity’s climatic event: Jesus’ victory over death. Easter is upon us, and with it
life lines “A renewed focus”
By Ian Robinson, Major We have often visited places where famous people were born or died. We once stood outside the house where William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-on-Avon. We have walked through the cottage where the Scots poet Robert Burns
sharper focus “Darkness”
By Erin Wikle, Soldier I’m coming out of a few weeks of spiritual darkness. A period of time where desire and ability to journal, pray and be still before the Lord has been difficult. A time where a spirit of oppression
from the desk of…What was he thinking?
By James Knaggs, Commissioner In the gospel account of the crucifixion and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus, I often wonder, “What was he thinking?” As a man, he was a young 33 years old; as the Creator, he was older than time.
Elsewhere in the world
SINGAPORE—Colonel Gillian Downer, territorial commander for the Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar Territory, attended the 80th anniversary celebration for TANGS, one of the largest department stores in Singapore. As part of the festivities, “Mr. Tang,” Wee Sung, presented Downer with a check
General leads 130th anniversary in Sri Lanka
Thousands of people celebrate The Salvation Army. General Linda Bond led celebrations for The Salvation Army’s 130th anniversary in Sri Lanka in February. Bond met with the Hon. D. M. Jayaratne, prime minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, who
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A brief history of The Salvation Army in Pakistan By Buffy Lincoln The Salvation Army began its work in Pakistan in 1883 when then Commissioner Fredrick Booth-Tucker asked Captain Victoria Roberts to pioneer a work in Lahore. Roberts agreed, taking three assisting
From Easter to eternity
By Glen Doss, Major “I feel I am going insane. I have lost my bearings. I can’t live like this anymore. I would rather be dead! Major, can you show me the way to God?” His voice breaking, the man started
National Seminar on Evangelism
Plan now to attend this summer’s event. The Salvation Army’s National Seminar on Evangelism (NSE) will take place Aug. 3-10 at the Glen Eyrie Conference Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Delegates from all four U.S. territories will convene to experience personal
New drop-in center receives $1 million grant
Army’s new building will aid homeless in housing, education and counseling. The Salvation Army in Houston, Texas, will open a drop-in center for homeless young adults this spring after receiving a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Pittsburgh outreach intentional to homeless
The Salvation Army seeks individuals in need, and offers assistance. In Pittsburgh, The Salvation Army’s volunteers and employees seek out the city’s homeless population and coordinate the delivery of hot meals, hygiene supplies, clothing and blankets to the individuals at each