Isaiah 25:1; John 1:1-2 O Lord our God, long-suffering and full of compassion: Be present with us as we enter this season in which we recall our Savior’s sufferings and celebrate his triumph. Give us your Holy Spirit, so that as we acknowledge our sins and implore your pardon, we may also have the strength […]
Read More →Happy New Year! If you’re like me you’ve added “Diving deeper into God’s Word” to your list of commitments for 2017. If so, you’ll need some resources to help you stay invested in your commitments. God always provides and the Women’s Ministries Department at International Headquarters has prepared twelve new Bible studies for 2017 that […]
Read More →“And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while […]
Read More →Overflowing with Thanksgiving by Colonel Dorothy Smith I committed my life to the Christ when I was just a little girl at age 6. I did not know all that would mean then – but with the faith of a small child, I gave Jesus my heart. As I grew in height, leaders in my corps […]
Read More →6 being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 Philippians 1:6 is one of my life verses. I claim it on the daily, as I’m in constant need of second chances. A few weeks ago I saw a […]
Read More →We are Grafted In by Andrea Fields While speaking with my friend, Sharon*, who was burned over a large area of their body, I commented on how beautifully her skin healed. Sharon told me that her skin had been grafted. Talk about a revelation! Romans 11:17 says: “…you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild […]
Read More →Rejoicing When It’s Hard by Ann Beaulieu “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 – 18 This verse has sustained me in many difficult situations. The main reason being that as soon as I start reading it, […]
Read More →Thankful in All Circumstances by Captain Catherine Mount “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Do you know when it is difficult for […]
Read More →Cultivating a Thankful Heart by Major Tricia Taube “..for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it.” Philippians 4:11 For me, thankfulness has little to do with appreciation for things and circumstances, although it extends to those parts of life. It’s more than that. It becomes the default expression of […]
Read More →Grateful for Discipline by Lt. Amanda Keene “And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? He said, ‘My child, don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline, and don’t give up when he corrects you. For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as […]
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