Flourishing in the Valley Season
By Colonel Genevera Vincent We often equate positive experiences, feelings of elation, and times of being in a “good space” in our lives as mountain top experiences. Conversely, we have …
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By Colonel Genevera Vincent We often equate positive experiences, feelings of elation, and times of being in a “good space” in our lives as mountain top experiences. Conversely, we have …
By Commissioner Colleen Riley 2023 has begun and we are starting another year. What is on your mind? Is it the busyness of your ministry or your life? Is it …
By Major Beth Desplancke In the middle of October one of my yearly holiday tradition begins. Before Halloween even hits the calendar, the Hallmark channel starts its “Countdown to Christmas” …
By Colonel Genevera Vincent Contentment is such a lovely word! When I hear the word, I have thoughts of home, surrounded by the people you love, enjoying a good meal …
By Major Beth Desplancke On September 1, 2022, Colonel Genevera Vincent joined the Western Territory’s family as the Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries. Her and her husband, Colonel Eddie (serving …
By Colonel Donna Igleheart Dear Friends, I greet you today in the wonderful and lovely name of Jesus. I pray that your summer has been blessed with sun kissed days, …
By Commissioner Colleen Riley Just a quick thought this month that has been on my heart and mind. We will be celebrating Independence Day here in the USA this month. …
By Major Beth Desplancke June is finally here! As a child June was probably my favorite month. It meant the end of school, and the beginning of summer vacation! I …
By Colonel Donna Igleheart One of the things I have learned living in the West is that anything is possible in the spring. This past week we experienced 90 degree …
By Commissioner Colleen Riley He is Risen! It’s April and this month I am reminded more profoundly than ever before, of the goodness of God, the sacrifice of Jesus, and …
By Colonel Donna Igleheart March 8, 2022 is recognized as International Women’s Day. It’s an opportunity to pay tribute to all the women who have stood up against an unjust …
By Major Beth Desplancke Back when my husband and I were dating, early on in our relationship, Frank had to go out of town for a conference and was gone …
By Commissioner Rosalie PeddleWorld President of Women’s Ministries Dear Women of God, Greetings to you all in the strong name of Jesus! We are celebrating a new year, 2022 is …
By Major Beth Desplancke The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2 Arise, …
As we focus on the celebrating Thanksgiving, let’s remember that Thanksgiving isn’t just about one day where we join with family and friends for lots of delicious food, fellowship, and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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), …
By Colonel Donna Igleheart Happy Spring! I have enjoyed being back in a place where I can anticipate seasons as I remember. In South Africa the seasons are reversed, and …
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] By Commissioner Colleen Riley To March, to walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread. In High School I was in the Marching …
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”] By Colonel Donna Igleheart Happy February! On New Year’s Day I walked into a store and to my surprise I was greeted by aisles lined …