on the corner “Stress—deal with it”
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief A corps officer’s life is probably one of the most complex, demanding, exhausting, confusing, multi-tasking jobs I can think of. I’m not sure it’s possible to “train” cadets completely for this job. Much of it they will
the spice box “Make up your mind!”
By Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having
from the desk of…Remembering the saints
By Shelley Hill, Lt. Colonel Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints (Ps. 116:15 NIV). Throughout the years I have attended many Memorial Day services held at cemeteries throughout the western United States. Several of these
sharper focus “A cry for social service research”
By Lawrence Shiroma, Major At the Social Service Councils in spring 2012, Commissioner James Knaggs said, “We need Salvation Army research to hold us accountable as we share the facts of life, of faith and of hope.” Now a year later, for
prayer power “Never give up!”
By Mervyn Morelock, Lt. Colonel “Never, never, never, never give up!” These words of Prime Minister Winston Churchill encouraged the British people and the world during World War II. We should remember them when we pray. The earnest prayer of a righteous
promoted to glory
Major Harold Stromberg, 65, was promoted to Glory from Roseville, Calif., on March 8. Stromberg was born Oct. 5, 1947, in Salt Lake City. The family moved to Portland, Ore., where he grew up. When he was a young boy, a
Life of a cadet
By Dana Walters, Cadet What is it like to live in a community with people from all over the world, surrounded by great theologians, with a culinary team to cook lunch and dinner for you five days a week? More importantly, what
Elsewhere in the world
ESTONIA—The Salvation Army in Estonia recently experienced the fruit of 10 years of prayer. The Narva Corps was unable to build its own building because of cost factors. But thanks to the prep work of Major Daniel and Captain Anya Henderson
Kenya East Territory provides a niche for special needs students
The Salvation Army Kenya East Territory’s Variety Village is a residential vocational training program for men and women, ages 15-25, who are not able to go to secondary school but who want to learn a trade. Courses offered include sign
New Zealand Salvation Army co-hosts third Prevent People Trafficking conference
Delegates discuss ways to raise anti-trafficking efforts to a new level. “Complacency is not an option,” New Zealand Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse said at the third Prevent People Trafficking conference in Auckland, N.Z. The Salvation Army’s Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit,
Donut Day photo campaign
Army seeks to promote Donut Day through social media. To celebrate the 76th annual National Donut Day on June 7, The Salvation Army invites supporters to submit photos as they take part in Salvation Army donut related events across the country. Along
U.S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon
Salvation Army corps cadets participate in annual event. Members of the corps cadets, a youth group at The Salvation Army in Alexandria, Va., participated in the annual U.S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon hosted by Faith and Action in observance of the