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 […]
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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 […]
New Vision for the Battle
By Major Beth Desplancke For three years my husband, Frank, and I served as chaplains at an Adult Rehabilitation Center where we got to minister to men in recovery from […]
August 2023 Flourish Newsletter
There are times when we just feel spiritually dry or thirsty. How do we flourish even in the dry seasons? This month’s newsletter is all about how we can flourish […]
August 2023 Devotional: Flourishing in the Dry Season
By Major Noelle NelsonDivisional Women’s Ministries Secretary – Golden State Division “The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your […]
August 2023 Craft: Desert in a Bottle
By Major Noelle NelsonDivisional Women’s Ministries Secretary – Golden State Division The desert has a lot of beauty. The shades of red and orange, the cliffs, cactus, various trees, plant […]
Flourishing Story: Walking With the Best Guide
Lt. Matilde EsparzaGilroy, CA Corps – Golden State Division Note: This month’s story is provided in Spanish only. Caminando con el mejor guia ¿Alguna vez ha escuchado a Dios llamándole […]