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 […]
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 […]
August 2023 Bible Study: Flourishing in the Drought
By Major Noelle NelsonDivisional Women’s Ministries Secretary – Golden State Division Bible Study – 1 Kings 17:1-6 “Now Elijah, who was from Tishbe in Gilead, told King Ahab, ‘As surely […]
Flourishing in the Dry Season
By Colonel Genevera Vincent After first moving to California, I was amazed and somewhat amused at how excited people became when it rained! I remember a thunder and lightning storm […]
July 2023 Flourish Newsletter
Whether we like it or not, we all have times where we have to wait. God often uses the waiting times to grow and strengthen our faith. This month’s newsletter […]
July 2023 Bible Study: Acknowledging God’s Sovereignty
By Lt. Helen ReyesExecutive Administrative Assistant – Women’s DepartmentDel Oro Division What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “wait? Rush hour traffic, waiting […]
July 2023 Devotional: Flourishing in the Waiting
By Rev. Teri McClanahan About the Author: Rev. Teri McClanahan is an Ordained Deacon, African Methodist Episcopal Church, and a recent graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary. Sometimes in life, we […]
July 2023 Craft: Photo Collage Letters
Submitted by Julee SchmidtDel Oro Division You will need:⦁ Paper mâché letters (I used 12 inch letters found at JoAnn’s)⦁ Mod Podge⦁ Craft paint (any color) + paintbrush⦁ Matte clear sealant […]
Flourishing Story: In the Waiting
By Ashley MitchellChico, CA Corps – Del Oro Division My name is Ashley Mitchell. I am a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a Christian and a […]
Others – IHQ Bible Study 2023
On 14 June 2023, international Women’s Ministries launched a Bible study collection, Others. This publication is a collection of 24 Bible studies developed by women from different parts of our Salvation Army world. Others follows […]
Where to Focus in Times of Change
By Major Beth Desplancke Recently, while attending my corps (church) on a Sunday morning, I noticed that the lyrics on the screen were harder to see than they had been […]