Women Preach Sunday
In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2024), the USA Western Territory held its first annual “Woman Preach Day” on Sunday, March 3. The goal was to have as …
He Took Our Pain
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, …
February 2024 Devotional: Let’s Unplug
By Captain Amelia MottOlympia, WA CorpsNorthwest Division “If my phone dies, I die.” “I was lost this week without my phone, I am not sure how I survived.” “I bet …
February 2024 Bible Study: Unplugging
By Lt. Makda RodrigueraSeattle White Center, WA CorpsNorthwest Division I remember jokingly saying to someone that I wouldn’t know what to do with myself without my phone. Even though I …
February 2024 Craft: Napkin Mod Podge Planter
By Captain Hilda ParksRenton, WA CorpsNorthwest Division A great way to unplug is to craft. Here is an easy craft that you can make and enjoy during your “unplugged” times. …
February 2024 Flourish Newsletter
According to a recent survey 84% of all cell phone users claim they could not go a single day without their devices. Another study showed that mobile device owners check …
Flourishing in the Discipline of Unplugging
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. …
January 2024 Flourish Newsletter
Happy New Year! This month we are focusing on flourishing by deeply rooted in the spiritual discipline of Journaling. In her book Spiritual Disciplines: Practices That Transform Us, Adele Ahlberg …
January 2024 Craft: Let’s Make a Journal
By Major Stacy CrossDirector of Education & Continuing EducationCollege for Officer Training Journal Pages Journal Cover Use scrapbook paper or any heavy weight decorative paper to make cover. Be creative! …
January 2024 Devotional: What’s All This About Journaling
By Major Millie Bearchell, Retired Growing up in a rather large family, 7 kids and two parents, we lived a life that was by today’s standards, “lower middle class.” We …
January 2024 Bible Study: Journaling
By Captain Joy GroenleerAssistant Training PrincipleCollege for Officer Training Prior to her retirement, College for Officer Training Officer, Major Millie Bearchell, shared a testimony about her excitement as she began …
December 2023 Flourish Newsletter
For the month of December we are focusing on flourishing by being deeply rooted in the spiritual discipline of Celebration. In her book Spiritual Disciplines: Practices That Transforms Us, Adele …
December 2023 Devotional: Celebration of God’s Promises
By Captain Felicia LeMarHilo Temple, HIHawaiian & Pacific Islands Division The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no …
December 2023 Bible Study: The Lamb Who Was Slain
By Captain Victoria MercerKaneohe, HI CorpsHawaiian & Pacific Islands Division Context:Before reading the passage of Scripture, it is always important for us to look at the context of the whole …
December 2023 Craft: Holiday Centerpieces
By Major Jasiel TumaleGuam CorpsHawaiian & Pacific Islands Division Materials: Directions:1. Glue the pinecone in a clear bowl.2. Decorate the pinecone with assorted Christmas ornaments.3. Turn on the tea light …
Find Joy
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 …
Territorial Project 2023-2024
Every year the women of The Salvation Army USA Western Territory are always so generous in raising money for our Territorial Project. This year we are raising money for: Nuuk, …
November 2023 Craft: Gratitude Cards
By Captain Jennifer SwainAdministrator of ProgramSan Diego, CA Adult Rehabilitation Program Supplies*: *Most supplies can be purchased inexpensively at Amazon or the Dollar Tree! How to… Cover your surface with …
November 2023 Devotional: Live Simply – Remain Grateful
By Major Linnea DesplanckeAdministrator for Program Canoga Park, CA Adult Rehabilitation Center Live simply – Remain Grateful I was walking by this shop, and this sign caught my eye. I stood …
November 2023 Bible Study: Gratitude
By Major Kim WilliamsAdministrator for ProgramPhoenix, AZ Adult Rehabilitation Center Read Daniel 3:1-30 NIV Question: How did Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego show their faith and belief in the God they …
November 2023 Flourish Newsletter
We continue our series on being “Deeply Rooted in the Spiritual Disciplines.” For the month of November, we are focusing on the spiritual practice of Gratitude. In her book Spiritual …
Flourishing in the Spiritual Discipline of Gratitude
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 …
October 2023 Devotional: Take a Sabbath Rest
By Captain Ryan BoydDenver Red Shield Corps, CO – Intermountain Division I once had a friend who asked me what I did on my day off. When I started listing …
October 2023 Craft: Sabbath Smash Book
By Captain Amber OhlBozeman, MT Corps – Intermountain Division For me Smash Books are just a more beautiful journal. I think of it as a doodle pad, journal, maybe even …