
Summer Reading List, Post 4: The Seven Story Mountain
The Seven Storey Mountain, An Autobiography of Faith By: Thomas Merton Review by: Major Lauren Hodgson “The very contradictions in my life are in some ways signs of God’s mercy

Summer Reading List, Post 2: Sacred Rhythms
Sacred Rhythms By Ruth Haley Barton Review by: Major Lauren Hodgson Teaser: We all long for more of Jesus. He has given us all there is of Himself, but are

The Sabbath in Today’s Salvation Army
There seem to be decades of silence as it concerns the subject of Sabbath keeping in Army publications. Articles addressing today’s non-stop lifestyle and its results on the spirit, soul and

The Founder on Sabbath-Keeping
Our founder, William Booth, emphasized the importance of the fourth commandment (“Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy.” Exodus 20:8, NIV) in a November 1901 article in The Field Officer periodical.

My Fitbit and the Holy Spirit
One of my Christmas gifts this year was a Fitbit. This is a watch on steroids. It is not simply a device that tells time. It tracks your steps, the

Book Review – Sabbath by Wayne Muller
For many in today’s society, busyness is worn like a badge of pride and exhaustion is the trophy to show for it. The ability to withstand relentless stress is often

Unsung Words of the Christmas Story – Part 11: Out of You
Because the Christmas account is one that is so familiar to us, without realizing it, we tend to gloss over words because they seem to roll off our tongue. What

Unsung Words of the Christmas Story – Part 10: Had in mind
Because the Christmas account is one that is so familiar to us, without realizing it, we tend to gloss over words because they seem to roll off our tongue. What

Unsung Words of the Christmas Story – Part 9: Treasured and Pondered
Because the Christmas account is one that is so familiar to us, without realizing it, we tend to gloss over words because they seem to roll off our tongue. What

Unsung Words of the Christmas Story – Part 8: the time came
Because the Christmas account is one that is so familiar to us, without realizing it, we tend to gloss over words because they seem to roll off our tongue. What

Unsung Words of the Christmas Story – Part 7: No!
Because the Christmas account is one that is so familiar to us, without realizing it, we tend to gloss over words because they seem to roll off our tongue. What

Unsung Words of the Christmas Story – Part 6: Favor Rest
Because the Christmas account is one that is so familiar to us, without realizing it, we tend to gloss over words because they seem to roll off our tongue. What