Courage
By Kelly Pontsler, Lt. Colonel - I find myself praying more and more for courage these days. It’s that inner fortitude that allows us to see the danger of the situation just ahead, but still move forward with conviction. It’s a
‘A Bend in the Road’
By Silvia Cox, Commissioner - When Commissioner Jolene K. Hodder received her second appointment to Kenya, she took her doubts to God. “Why return?” she asked. “I have already traveled that road.” The Lord reassured her that new opportunities and adventures awaited
ISJC considers global goals in context
Past success calls for further work in seeking justice By Robert Docter - The Salvation Army’s mission statement—“…to meet human needs in his name without discrimination”—is evident in The Salvation Army International Social Justice Commission’s (ISJC) recent reports: “Go and Do
‘Heart to God, Hand to Man’ on Skid Row
Los Angeles Central Corps serves residents of Skid Row. Los Angeles (LA) Central Corps members and volunteers took to the streets of Skid Row on April 29, distributing food, beverages and socks. Representatives from the Southern California Divisional Music Department joined
Shelter-goers reap benefits of on-site farm
A new commercial greenhouse could help GrowGood employ even more men from The Salvation Army Bell Shelter. By Kristin Marguerite Doidge - A 1.5-acre urban farm neighboring The Salvation Army Bell (California) Shelter is picking up momentum thanks to both additional
Phone call sparks partnership
How connecting with local officials can lead to better community service. By Chadwick Phillips - When settling in a new city, many of us fret the little things—where to find the nearest grocery store or how to navigate the traffic. For
A life of roses
Each year, The Salvation Army serves over 900,000 seniors through 275 different programs across the U.S. In Portland, Oregon, the Rose Center continues to make its mark in the elderly community. The program creates a strong sense of community by providing a
Summer 2017 Service Corps teams announced
The Salvation Army Western Territorial Youth Department announced teams and locations for Service Corps 2017. Please remember these young people in prayer as they travel throughout the nation and world to do God’s work. Team Philippines Team Leader: Cassy Swain—Santa Cruz
Kaneohe Corps to expand outreach
A new Ford transit van will take corps services to remote communities. The Kaneohe (Hawaii) Corps congregation gathered in the corps parking lot after a Sunday worship service, joined hands and offered prayers of thanksgiving over a new mobile assistance vehicle
Young boxer counters odds to claim title
Andre Flores became the first member of The Modesto (California) Red Shield Corps Community Center’s boxing club to win a major tournament. Andre Flores had done it. Just 9 years old, the Modesto, California, area youth had his hand raised at
Maydays
“And after winter folweth grene May.” – Geoffrey Chaucer By Bob Docter - The flight school plane engine sputtered and then began to lose
Dewey
Revolution Hawaii delegates makes an unforgettable friend. By Julia Kleemann - On my first night of homeless outreach in Honolulu’s Chinatown, I was introduced to a smiling, laughing, middle-aged guy sitting on the sidewalk, cracking jokes. This guy was Dewey. The next few