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 …
Peace Despite the Chaos
By Major Beth Desplancke When you think of the Fourth of July what comes to mind? For me, I instantly think fireworks. My in-laws live in a community near Los …
Book Review: “The Prodigal Prophet: Jonah and the Mystery of God’s Mercy”
By Major Katina HansonEugene Citadel, OR – Cascade Division We want God to give us the correct answers, or rather our own personal vision of acceptability. The man’s story is …
Book Review: “For Such A Time as This”
Book Review by Captain Claudia Pardo-BarrigaDivisional Youth & Candidates’ Secretary – California South Division “Just as Esther was particularly equipped to have an impact on her own time and culture, …
July Craft: Mod Podge Boxes
By Major Gaylene YardleyMetro Phoenix Resource Officer – Southwest Division Supplies Boxes of any shape or sizeModge Podge MatteOld picturesPaintSpray gloss Modge PodgePaint brushes Instructions Paint your box with any …
July Devotional: The Battle Continues… But We Are Not Alone
The Battle Continues…But We Are Not Alone Captain Harryette O’Brien Torrance, CA Corps – California South Division Recently I read a book called Killing London by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard. …
July Bible Study: Freedom in Christ
Bible Study on John 8:31-47By Lisa Smith, Southwest Division INTRODUCTION: One of my favorite holidays is the Fourth of July. It is a day filled with picnics in the park …
June Program: Essential Healing Oils
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] The Essential Holy Healing of Oils By Lt. Gina Noble Santa Clara, CA Citadel Corps – Golden State Division Note: This is a complete program …
June 2021 Inspire Newsletter
Summer is right around the corner and it is a great time to break out of routines and try something new. For the month of June we are going to …
Just Be… Adventurous
By Commissioner Colleen Riley When I was younger, I was not very adventurous. I did not climb mountains or jump from cliffs into the waters below. As a matter of …
Book Review: “How To Pray”
Book Review by Major Charity KrameriusPersonnel Officer – College For Officer Training I recently read the book How to pray, a simple guide for normal people, by Pete Grieg. It’s …
Book Review: “Grace for the Good Girl”
Book Review by Captain Ryan BoydMissoula, MT – Northwest Division Grace for the Good Girl is a book by Emily P. Freeman. But it was the subtitle for this book, …
May Devotional: Celebration Redefined
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] Celebration Redefined By Major Anya Henderson Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretary, Cascade Division My own story began in Russia. While living there for the first 25 …
May Bible Study: What Could Be Found Through The Loss
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] What Could Be Found Through The Loss by Major Katina Hanson, Medford, OR Citadel Corps Officer and Major Anya Henderson, Cascade Divisional Women’s Ministries Secretary …
May Craft: Dress Shirt Apron
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] Dress Shirt Apron By Lt. Sara Evans Pocatello, ID – Cascade Division Materials Button up collared shirt Scissors Sewing method of your choice ( needle …
May 2021 Inspire Newsletter
Spring is in full bloom and in May we celebrate the National Day of Prayer, so this month our theme is “Just Be Prayerful.” We are commanded in 1 Thessalonians …
Thanks Mom!
By Major Beth Desplancke It is May – the month that we celebrate Mother’s Day. I am blessed to be called mom by three amazing kids (Ryan, Emily and Sam), …
Book Review: “Liturgy of the Ordinary”
Book Review by Major Angelina KoenigMedford Citadel, OR – Cascade Division Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren is a book that discusses how our ordinary, daily lives are …
April Bible Study: Don’t Forget the Bread
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] Don’t Forget the Bread By Cadet Amber Herzog College For Officer Training If you were to go into your kitchen or pantry, chances are you …
April Devotional: Fruit, Bread and Open Eyes
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] Fruit, Bread & Open Eyes By Major Nancy Helms College for Officer Training I love a good crispy apple. Growing up as a kid in …
Book Review: “The Seven Spirits or What I Teach My Officers”
Book review by Major Rubina NavarroAssistant Training Principal – College For Officer Training Is your spirit discouraged? Has the burning flame for ministry dwindled? William Booth’s The Seven Spirits: or …
April 2021 Inspire Newsletter
Spring – a time to celebrate new life and new beginnings. This month we also celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Savior. That is reason to rejoice. …
Book Review: “Be Still and Put Your PJ’s On – 52 Restful Devotions for Women”
Book Review by Major Lynn StewartGeneral Secretary of Program Development to LA Metro Area CoordinationCalifornia South Division Rest is something that doesn’t always come easy to us as women. We …
Book Review: “Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl”
Book Review by Captain Vickie HarveyDivisional Secretary for Program – Northwest Division I am raising my hand, “I want to know God, personally and intimately”. I believe we all want …