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By Major Beth Desplancke When my oldest son, Ryan, was 7 ½ years old, my mother-in-law, on a Monday morning, took him to the doctor’s office for a drop-in appointment, …

By Colonel Genevera Vincent When our two sons acquired their first cell phones, these devices came with some rules; one being that they were not permitted at the dinner table. …

By Major Beth Desplancke Every morning when I walk into Territorial Headquarters to begin my workday, I am greeted with these words: “Find Joy.” What a great reminder as I …

By Colonel Genevera Vincent The dictionary defines Gratitude as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” When you come down to it, gratitude …

By Commissioner Colleen Riley Rest? Who has time for rest? It seems like we have a go go go world, with a do-do-do mentality and are labeled lazy if we …

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 …

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 …

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 …

By Colonel Genevera Vincent It seems very natural that we would flourish in the seasons of joy and the happy times in our lives. Joyfulness and happiness just seem to …

By Major Beth Desplancke Just recently, my husband and I took a trip to celebrate our 25th anniversary and spent several days in Las Vegas. If you have ever been …

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, …