A Fresh Assessment
Are we flourishing in our ministry to women? A new and fresh design for a ministry to women has to begin with an assessment of what has been done in […]
Author Archive for: BethDesplancke
Entries by Beth Desplancke
Your Roots, Your Strength
We don’t usually “ooh” and “awe” over the beautiful look of tree roots. We don’t always see them and even when we do, they’re not always beautiful but boy are […]
Healthy Work/Life Balance for Soul Care
As women of The Salvation Army, it is vital that we take the opportunity to assess our own emotional, physical, and spiritual health on a regular basis. Flourishing in life […]
Our Fundamental Purpose
Women’s Ministries is the umbrella term that covers all ministries offered to women in The Salvation Army, which includes Home League and Women’s Ministries Outreach Groups. Fundamental Purpose – Women’s […]
Qualities of a Leader
Personal:Integrity & courageEmotional maturityVision & creativityPositive self-ImageTeachable spiritServant heartWelcoming natureCompassionate, gracious & caring Spiritual:Intimate relationship with GodSensitive to the leading of the Holy SpiritJealous for God’s honor, not her ownDevoted […]
September 2023 Devotional: Putting on the Belt of Truth
By Major Beth Desplancke I am a Wonder Woman fan and have been since I was a little girl. And although I am thrilled that Wonder Woman has finally been […]
September 2023 Flourish Newsletter
Every Christian faces times of spiritual battle and struggle. We have an enemy of our souls, the devil, who wants to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10). However, we have […]
September 2023 Craft: Lamp Shade
By Major Gaylene YardleyDivisional Women’s Ministries Secretary – Southwest Division This month’s craft is a little different. No written directions, but Major Gaylene has created a video of how you […]
September 2023 Bible Study: The Battlefield of our Mind
By Major Beth Desplancke A Bible Study on the Helmet of Salvation (Ephesians 6:17) Opening: ⦁ I always keep my head (Meaning: I never lose control of my emotions)⦁ It […]
Flourishing Story: Flourishing through the Battle
By Lisa GarciaDirector of Loss Control and ComplianceRisk Management Department – Territorial Headquarters When I think of an example of flourishing, my first thought is something that is showing evidence […]