November 2021 Devotional: The PERFECT Thanksgiving
Southwest Division For most Americans, Thanksgiving is a joyous time of celebration. It is a time when we gather around a table that is overflowing with turkey, stuffing, potatoes, pies, […]
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November 2021 Craft: Edible Thanksgiving Turkeys
Submitted by the Southwest Division Ingredients1 cup of chocolate chips or premade chocolate frosting30 candy corn candies6 chocolate sandwich cookies6 mini peanut butter cups6 malt balls1 cup of red frosting6 […]
October 2021 Inspire Newsletter
It is a new program year in The Salvation Army and this year’s theme is “Hope for the World.” How fitting of a theme for such a time as this. […]
November 2021 Inspire Newsletter
November is the time when we celebrate thankfulness. God gives us so much, and thus, we have lots of reasons to be thankful, and that is what this month’s newsletter […]
She Leads… by Seeing & Seizing the Day
By Commissioner Debi BellSouthwest Division See and Seize the Day!(We need leaders, who seek, see, and lead using valuable insights gained in the search.) We can discover countless gems buried […]
She Leads…With Courage
By Major Tracie HarttSanta Rosa, CA Corps – Del Oro Division For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 […]
October 2021 Devotional: I See You. God Sees You. You Matter
By Lt. Mony OregelStockton, CA Corps – Del Oro Division One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She […]
October 2021 Craft: Sand Jar Craft
By Lt. Mony OregelStockton, CA Corps – Del Oro Division Supplies Needed: (You can find everything from your local dollar store) A container – glass or plastic with a wide […]
October 2021 Bible Study: Seeds of Potential
By Major Shannon MurphyYuba/Sutter, CA Corps – Del Oro Division Scripture References: John 15:16, Matthew 13:3-8, John 15:1-4 My oldest son is currently working his second season at a local […]
Take It to the Lord in Prayer
By Major Beth Desplancke This morning on the news I heard story after story about one crisis or another: the continuing COVID pandemic, the situation in Afghanistan, political fireworks regarding […]
September Craft: Rolled Paper Roses
By Major Ronda GilgerCoeur d’Alene Kroc Center, ID – Northwest Division Pure inspiration! Learn a simple technique with so many applications. We’ve added everything you need to make sure that […]
September Devotional: Prayer Flag Project
By Major Ronda GilgerCoeur d’Alene Kroc Center, ID – Northwest Division Note: This is a devotional that incorporates a time of prayer and a craft. The Lord is near to […]
September 2021 Inspire Newsletter
It is easy to look around at the world and all that is happening, and become discouraged and hopeless. But as believers we have hope not in circumstances, but in […]
September Bible Study: The Art of Neighboring
By Major Ronda GilgerCoeur d’Alene Kroc Center, ID – Northwest Division “The Art of Neighboring” is a 4 part Bible Study series on how to love our neighbors. Rethink the […]
September Bonus Craft: Tin Can Birdseed Feeder
By Major Ronda GilgerCoeur d’Alene Kroc Center, ID – Northwest Division Our women need to hear about how God is working in our lives. It encourages them to look at […]
Happy Hopeful Fall
By Commissioner Colleen Riley Happy Fall!! For some of us the colors of the trees are starting to change, and the mornings bring a fresh crispness as we take in […]
Book Review: “2 Chairs: The Secret That Changes Everything”
By Major Iva WestHelena, MT Corps – Northwest Division Bob Beaudine’s book, 2 Chairs: The Secret That Changes Everything, invites the reader to explore who God is in a very […]
Book Review: “Christian Warrior Women: A Guide to Taking Back Your Faith, Family and Future”
By Major Monica CovertDivisional Women’s Ministries Secretary – California South Division “Women are the bearers of the gift that defeats the enemy according to Genesis. The enemy fights back by […]
BeeYOUtiful
By Colonel Donna Igleheart Happy summer friends! I pray this note finds you well, blessed and enjoying the sunny side of life. Last summer I was still surrounded by the […]
August 2021 Inspire Newsletter
In a world of social media, it is easy to compare ourselves with others. We see perfect homes, families and lives on on-line and we wish we could be the […]
August Games & Activities: Fun in the Son/Sun
By Major Shari FowlerSecretary for Program – Adult Rehabilitation Centers Command No craft idea this month, but enjoy these games and activities out in the sunshine. Squirt Gun Painting Set […]
August Bible Study: Under the Son
By Lt. Taneya GarrettAdministrator for Program – Long Beach, CA ARC Over the years I have met many women who feel like they can’t enjoy life with Jesus. What I’ve […]
August Devotional: Under the Son
By Major Dina GracianiDirector of Special Services – Adult Rehabilitation Centers Command Ae you weary or heavy burdened? Does life seem extremely challenging with all that is thrown at you? […]
July 2021 Inspire Newsletter
Ahh… it’s the lazy days of summer. There is just something about summer that makes us want to relax. Perhaps it is the heat that slows us down, or the […]