What comes next?
By Bob Docter - When you start wondering what comes next, before the question can be answered by the searcher, one needs to have a thorough look at the immediate past and then ponder the immediate future. So let’s have a
Let’s reason
Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah! “The multitude of your sacrifices— what are they to me?” says the Lord. “I have more than enough of burnt offerings, of
Fishing for the future
A corps officer handcrafts a fishing boat to fund Army efforts in Venezuela By Vivian Lopez - Lt. Edicson Sanchez is on a mission to make The Salvation Army in Venezuela self-sufficient. He made a fishing boat at the San Luis Corps
Finding home: Lydia’s story
The Salvation Army in the Middle East helps a young woman find freedom and self-worth. as told to Major Heather Grinsted - My name is Lydia and I am 19 years of age. My father died when I was 5 years old
Chief of the Staff leads Nordic congress
Salvationists join from seven countries By Andrew Hannevik - Chief of the Staff Commissioner Brian Peddle and World Secretary for Women's Ministries Commissioner Rosalie Peddle served as guest leaders of the recent Nordic congress in Oslo, Norway, attended by Salvationists from
Moving from public assistance to self-sufficiency
A professional mentoring initiative in Buffalo produces tangible results. In Buffalo, N.Y., which owns the fourth highest poverty rate in the nation, The Salvation Army has designed an initiative to unite low-income job seekers with skilled mentors to create new possibilities.
Feeding hungry minds
The Salvation Army in Clearfield, Pa. goes mobile to help low-income youth stay fed in mind and body Before Captains Kevin and Helen Johnson of the Clearfield (Pa.) Corps even began piloting a new Mobile Lunch and Literacy program in their
20th Kidz Day benefits Modesto youth
Event raises $97,000 to support Red Shield Community Center By Peter Michelini - The Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center in Modesto, Calif., recently held its 20th annual Kidz Day event as 350 volunteers took to the streets to sell a
Major Marlo Christine Pedersen
Sept. 17, 1944-July 5, 2016 Major Marlo Christine Pedersen, 71, was promoted to Glory July 5, in Boise, Idaho. Born Sept. 17, 1944, to Robert and Clara Leslie in Cut Bank, Mont. For many years the family—including her sister, Roberta, and
2016 Vocalize winners
Medium security, intimidate, Metal plate, Don’t be late, Leave your cell phone at the gate, But “I was in prison, and you came to visit me.” - Lt. Brandon Kyle, based on Matt. 25:36b, and 2nd place Vocalize winner Western Territory recognizes poets and spoken word
‘Salvation’s Song’ premieres on SAVN.tv
New show includes music, worship and testimonies. “Salvation’s Song,” a new half-hour show from SAVN.tv, aims to bring viewers into the multi-faceted world of The Salvation Army in the Western Territory. The first episode features worship, music and testimonies from Southern California’s
Creating neutral ground
Midland Division brings youth and law enforcement together to foster reconciliation in communities riven by racial injustice. Camp Mihaska has much in common with its 45-odd sister camps in The Salvation Army. Situated in the Ozark Mountain foothills about 90 minutes