What ‘he died for our sins’ implies
There are two critical facts about the cross. First, its central importance (to Christ, to his apostles and to his worldwide church ever since), and second, its deliberate character (for, though due to human wickedness, it was also due to
What to do when it feels like life is falling apart
I write to you having had “one of those days.” A day when the kids were wild, discontent, tired of “Zoom School,” and showed no interest in expending energy outdoors. A day that mocked my efforts to multitask as I
A childhood memory sparks a fresh look at a familiar story from Scripture
Waiting on God brings unexpected rewards. It was a special night, Jan. 11, 1974, the night the Kohoutek comet passed the earth, visible for all to see. For me, at age 9, it meant something else. It was the night that
Worship virtually with The Salvation Army this Easter
This Easter, join with The Salvation Army for music and drama from across the Western Territory, plus a message from Territorial Commander Commissioner Douglas Riley.
A search for understanding through Lenten prayer
Julian of Norwich seems an improbable guide in the 21st century. We orbit the earth. She spent her life in one small room. But she knew the message God gave her was not meant only for her. “I would to
Prayers for when everything is too much
I was raised to believe in God, but just like believing in goodness, or heaven, or even love, simply having a concept of something being real, doesn’t mean it changes your life in any way. As I grew and got older,
Follow me: A Lent reflection on life in Christ
As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the lake—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will
Learning to love through the lens of God’s perfect love
Brengle West 2021: The Western Territory holds its annual weekend holiness retreat online. The 2021 Brengle West “Perfect Love” holiness event took place online Feb. 5–7, encouraging attendees to learn more about loving the Lord, others and themselves through the lens
How to hold a daily retreat to activate the teachings of Jesus in your life
How much time do you regularly spend engaging with the Bible? As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold,
How to renew your understanding of prayer
I grew up and came of age in prayer circles, particularly prayer circles with women. In living rooms and the basements of churches, the women of my life—from church mothers to brand-new babies yawning in footie sleepers to earnest youth
His Provision: From troubles to trusting
By Sheryl Tollerud, Lt. Colonel– Although we are living in unusual times, I am encouraged by and proud of the ministry and services The Salvation Army provides throughout the Western Territory. The Army has been at the forefront, bringing a calming
His Provision: The great multiplier
By Lisa Smith, Lt. Colonel– Danniebelle Hall, a gospel singer back in the 1970s, used to sing these words: Just ordinary people God uses ordinary people He chooses people, just like me and you who are willing to do as he commands God uses people that will give