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 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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 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 …
June 2023 Flourish Newsletter
Change is inevitable. How we respond to change is our choice. This month’s newsletter is full of ways to help you flourish in seasons of change. One thing we can …
Flourishing Story: There is a Season
By Josie LeyvaFairbanks, AK Corps – Alaska Division To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born and a …
June 2023 Craft: Seasons May Change Painting
By Captain Heather PopeDivisional Women’s Ministries Secretary – Alaska Division This is the perfect project to remind us that even though things around us may change, God’s love is steadfast …
May 2023 Flourish Newsletter
Life isn’t always a bed of roses. Into every life, a little rain must fall. How do you flourish in the times of grief, sorrow and tears? That is what …
Flourishing Story: Flourishing in Grief
By Lt. Colonel Sherryl Van Cleef (Retired)North West Valley, AZ Corps – Southwest Division “And my God shall supply all your need, according to His riches in glory by Christ …
May 2023 Craft: You Turn My Mourning Into Dancing
By Commissioner Debi Bell (Retired)North West Valley, AZ Corps – Southwest Division Note: This can be used as a Mother’s Day or Women’s Tea Craft. You turned my mourning into …
Flourishing Story: Joyfully Serving
By Envoy Belsy MartinezBellflower Temple, CA Corps – Southern California Division. God always answers our prayers. I was born in Colombia, South America and came to the United States in …
April 2023 Flourish Newsletter
Spring has sprung and this year we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior in April. It is a great time to be filled with joy. Flourishing in the joyful season …
April 2023 Craft: Floral Letter Decoration
By Lt. Stephanie PhilpotInglewood, CA Corps – Southern California Division Spring is near, and it is almost time to bring out the spring décor. Floral letters are a great way …
March 2023 Flourish Newsletter
Life can sometimes be hard and painful. Flourishing through the tests and trials seasons is what this month’s newsletter focuses on. And we know that in all things God works …
March 2023 Craft: Mosaic Tiles
By Major Beth PaughIntermountain Division When I think of “Flourishing in the tests and trials season” two things came to mind, the first was a flower breaking through the winter …