General André and Commissioner Silvia Cox inspired more than 5,800 Salvationists during a four-city tour of the Midwest this fall. Their solid biblical message and vision for the Army resonated with people, with altars lined time and again, and 118 individuals making a public declaration for officership. People also were drawn to their down-to-earth personas, sense of humor and genuineness. Often throngs lined up with their Bibles and Army flags to be signed and cameras to take the ever-present selfie with the General and Commissioner Cox. It was as if they belonged here and were coming home. Well, after all, we are one big family.
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