on the corner “Developing character”
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief In your ongoing thoughts about death—those once-in-awhile contemplations about a time of life we only experience vicariously through the death of meaningful people—we need to enjoy the lessons taught by those admired who have already gone through
life lines “Life is a journey”
By Ian Robinson, Major I write this on the eve of our European vacation. Tomorrow morning we fly off to London, Spain, Sheringham and Scotland. It’s a lot of travel, but I love it! You see, I am a traveler by nature,
from the desk of…Duck watching
By Diane O’Brien ,Lt. Colonel Cecil Frances Humphreys was born in Dublin in 1818 and died in 1895. She was involved in charities caring for the deaf and was an “indefatigable visitor of poor and sick.” But her most influential work has
sharper focus “Dispensable”
By Linda Manhardt, Major We all want to feel needed—that we are important and that what we contribute is valued. It naturally feels good to us when people tell us we are special and that we make a contribution that no
Prayer power “Jesus, name above all names”
By Mervyn Morelock Lt. Colonel Lt. Colonel Shirley Morelock delivered the message below at a morning prayer meeting during the Western Bible Conference held recently at Big Bear Lake, Calif. Its theme is indeed “prayer power.” Jesus, name above all names Therefore, God
Strawberry Festival honors Salvation Army with 1st place award
The Salvation Army from Everett, Wash., participated in the annual Marysville Strawberry Festival Twilight parade on June 15. Ten Army musicians rode on a flatbed truck and played pieces from the tune book and a selection of marches. The canteen
Summer ‘break’ at the Seattle White Center
Cadet Naomi Kuhlman recaps week one of her summer assignment. By Naomi Kuhlman, Cadet So much is going on here at the Seattle White Center. I am enjoying interacting with people at the senior center, day camp, social service food pantry and
Teens find Christ through Bible Bowl
Girls overcome barriers and begin spiritual journey. By Cari Arias Two 15-year-old girls came to the U. S. from Korea to study. After enrolling in a private high school to learn English far from their parents and friends, they wanted to get
Silvercrests add brightness to sunset years
For seniors, The Salvation Army Silvercrest residences enrich quality of life. By Buffy Lincoln Growing older can be fun if you know how to do it, and the Silvercrest department is one of The Salvation Army’s myriad holistic community outreaches geared to serve the
Elsewhere in the world
CHILE—The Salvation Army and the local council of Viña del Mar region signed an agreement permitting six annual social service projects in different parts of the community. The non-profit group Red de Alimentos helped The Salvation Army distribute more than five
Salvationists sing and pray for Nelson Mandela
Gathered outside Mandela’s hospital room, Salvation Army officers offer support. Singing and praying outside a hospital room in Pretoria, South Africa, a crowd of Salvation Army officers from the Southern Africa Territory made intercession for the ailing former South African President
Investing in Haiti
The Salvation Army continues to rebuild through grants and educational opportunities. The Salvation Army in Haiti reached a milestone anniversary recently, and awarded two small grants for community projects. Two years of training community leaders, forming Community Action Teams (CATs), assessing needs,