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The War Cry | DECEMBER 2014
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A L S O I N T H I S I S S U E
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December
National Commander's
Message
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Letter from the Editor
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Frontlines
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Letters to the Editor
6
Comings and Goings
7
Resources
8
From Generation
to Generation
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Christmas Traditions
Around the World
18
Intersection
21
In the Moment
30
Bible Study
32
Conversation About
Pathway of Hope
34
Essence 36
Ask Aunt Sally 38
In Focus 39
How I Met the Army 40
Mind+Body+Spirit 42
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With a Little Help
From His Friends
Nathaniel Revaula says
God used the Army's Child
Sponsorship Program to
intervene for good for him
and his family.
The Myth of the
Perfect Christmas
Don't let unrealistic
expectations spoil your
holiday! Here's how to stop
worrying about having the
"perfect" Christmas and
start enjoying your own.
The History &
Meaning of Advent
Explore the fascinating
history behind this
celebration, which stretches
from Spain in 380 AD to all
over the world today.
Eye Doc's Radical
Ministry Easy to
`Envision'
Dr. Joseph Dollak, O.D.,
treats eye problems by
restoring clarity to the
window of the soul.
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What's Behind
the Bell?
When money flows into
the Army's red kettle it
brings a little hope and
beauty to millions and
blesses those who ring
the bell. Here are a few
true stories.
Join the discussion
with this issue's
Intersection
pullout -- It's made to share!
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The Salvation Army's
Response to Ebola:
Major Samuel Amponsah of the Liberia
Command discusses the Army's ongoing
response:
www.thewarcry.org
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