Who are you becoming as you go through this crisis?
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– We’ve explored the dangers of being a human doing vs. a human being. Let me introduce you to the third activity: becoming. Many of us didn’t anticipate our spring and early summer being a time when we
How to respond positively when you’re feeling empty
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– If you’re a relief worker—and if you’re in The Salvation Army, then you are—consider these questions: What do we do when uncertainty really kicks in and we realize that we have very little control over our present lives? What
Simple ways to provide emotional and spiritual care for seniors
By Patrick Lyons, Captain - I was on a phone call with about 20 other individuals from various agencies who are working to mitigate the effects of aloneness on seniors. Most of these effects involved access to basic needs and services:
How to offer a ministry of presence while social distancing
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– I believe one of the most difficult aspects for all those affected by this viral outbreak is the lack of contact with others. This is true for those who serve. While emergencies and disasters are horrific events, I
This Sunday, worship online with The Salvation Army
This Sunday, March 22, use this resource to join in guided worship from your home. USA Western Territory: Sunday Worship 2 Find it online here. Congregational Song – Lord You Are Good “Lord, you are good and your mercy endures forever.” Prayer – “My Lord’s
Trusting God during uncertain times
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– The three crucial elements of a disaster, as categorized by Scott Floyd, are scope, intensity and duration. Scope refers to the number of individuals and families impacted; intensity is the strength of the direct impact of the
How to counter stress while serving
By Patrick Lyons, Captain– Let’s start your day with some stress! You might be thinking, “You’re too late; I’ve already gotten started on that.” Consider six building blocks of stress that revolve around the role we play as ministers and professionals. These
Therapy dogs join Salvation Army’s Hurricane Florence response
By Lindsay Crossland - For what’s believed to be the first time in its history of disaster response, The Salvation Army has tapped Therapy Dogs International (TDI) to work alongside them. TDI is a volunteer organization dedicated to helping handlers get their