At the pastor rsquo s invitation at the end of the church service Latriece made her way to the front When she was invited to greet the congregation no one was prepared for the weighty and wonderful words she spoke She had relocated from Kentucky where in December devastating tornadoes had taken the lives of seven of her family members ldquo I can still smile because God rsquo s with me rdquo she said Though bruised by trial her testimony was a powerful encouragement for those facing challenges of their own David rsquo s words in Psalm which point to [... more]

From our radio broadcast a special message and bonus song for family caregivers [... more]

As caregivers do we listen to words of life This episode is from our radio broadcast We interview Dan Steiner President of Preborn Preborn org take calls and have musical trivia that I offer from the keyboard www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

As we close this series Bernie and Mike discuss the cure to financial stress Contentment If we learn to be content with what God has entrusted us we will stop comparing our finances with others we will stop living beyond our means and we will naturally be more generous people Series The Hustle [... more]

This week Bernie and Mike discuss a topic many pastors dislike addressing The giving of our first fruits to God is a Biblical concept Practicing this with our finances is a constant reminder to ourselves where our blessings come from and as an act of worship we give thanks with our gifts Series The Hustle [... more]

At the heart of this series are two principles gratefulness and generosity This week Mike shares about his work in The Salvation Army and his ministry being the recipient of someone else's generous gift Series The Hustle [... more]

This week Mike starts off with the parable of the talents in Matthew One powerful takeaway from this story is a lesson on investing How are we taking what God has blessed us with and increasing that blessing Series THE HUSTLE [... more]

Be a smart consumer What sales are really just tricks to get you to spend more than necessary This week Mike and Bernie share some great advice on being mindful of our spending [... more]

One way to avoid unnecessary debt in the first place is simply working with a budget What little things eat away at your finances little by little Living within your means is the first solution to debt management [... more]

Proverbs says The rich rule over the poor and the borrower is slave to the lender Of course most of us need loans and there are good loans but unnecessary debt makes us slaves to the lender This week Bernie and Mike discuss Biblical principles of debt and offer practical advice on debt management [... more]

The one thing that gets everyone in debt is the biggest financial lie that will rob you of your joy This week Bernie and Mike discuss the cure to debt [... more]

If we're honest with ourselves I think we are all guilty of this Especially with social media how many of us compare where we are financially with where we see others are on our newsfeeds The comparison trap starts at an early age and we may expect to start off our adult lives with where our parents left off Only to realize later that the house we grew up in took our parents years to achieve [... more]

If you're feeling stressed out when it comes to money a great place to start is by being thankful for all that you do have Psalm - says to give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and wonderful deeds Thankfulness goes a long way [... more]

Enjoy this special release of Atlanta-based Salvation Army band Transmission's latest single During these bizarre and stressful times we feel that this powerful song should be our anthem as we are reminded that we are loved by an UNFAILING GOD [... more]

In this new series we are joined by Salvation Army Officer Major Mike Harris He is currently the financial secretary for the Texas Division He and Bernie begin this series by helping us remember where our blessings come from in the first place [... more]

Beginning on April th we begin an -week series on finance We will share Biblical principles and offer practical advice when it comes to our finances Visit https salvationarmysoundcast org wonderful-words-of-life to learn more [... more]

In this final episode of our series Peace of Mind we focus yet again on the fact that God's grace is sufficient He is the God of mountains and valleys If you are struggling with a mental health crisis we want to encourage you to speak with someone Reach out to your local church or The Salvation Army They would love to help and even come alongside you in this season However if you need someone to speak with immediately please call - - - God bless you and Happy Resurrection Day Series Peace of Mind [... more]

In this episode we are joined by Caleb Louden from The Salvation Army's Atlanta Temple He shares some encouraging scriptures starting with Isaiah chapter [... more]

Sometimes there are lessons God wants you to learn while in a valley Rather than making rash decisions while you're experiencing trauma often the best course of action is to be still and know HE IS GOD Series Peace of Mind [... more]

During this time The Salvation Army would like to share additional messages of encouragement with you from some of our shows' hosts In this message Major Cheryl Gilliam Wonderful Words of Life speaks to the realities of navigating our new normal during this bizarre season and shares a powerful scripture on which to cling [... more]

During this time The Salvation Army would like to share additional messages of encouragement with you from some of our shows' hosts In this message Meagan Hofer HEARTBEAT shares some advice on three things you can do right now to experience more peace [... more]

During this time The Salvation Army would like to share additional messages of encouragement with you from some of our shows' hosts In this message Captain Heather Dolby shares some beautiful encouragement and wisdom [... more]

We conclude our series where we began in Luke Chapter and the good Samaritan We ask who is our neighbor and see how Jesus clearly defines this answer in this beautiful verse in Matthew Truly I tell you whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine you did for me To learn about our upcoming Easter series visit https salvationarmysoundcast org Series The Least of These [... more]

Often in church we discuss the rewarding part of ministry However when it comes to discipleship there will always be a cost Unlike the worldly view that focuses on gaining as much as possible the Christ-like way is asking how much of ourselves can we spend on others Series The Least of These [... more]

This is a special live recording of Wonderful Words of Life In this episode we continue the discussion of counting the cost of ministry with Rob and Heather Dolby We are also joined by special guest Rashad Poole He shares his testimony- from being homeless and addicted to recovered and even on his way to becoming an ordained minister in The Salvation Army The band Transmission joins us live and even plays a new song from their upcoming album Watch the live video https salvationarmysoundcast org wonderful-words-of-life [... more]

As we continue the discussion of counting the cost of ministry Jimmy shares more about the work he is doing with The Salvation Army in Hagerstown Maryland The Salvation Army's headquarters there is strategically located in one of the roughest parts of town This gives The Army many opportunities for local mission work as they work with the homeless food insecure people addiction and more Series The Least of These [... more]

For the next three weeks Rob and Heather discuss the cost of ministry Ultimately discipleship will cost you something Jimmy and the Dolbys share some moments where they were being the hands and feet of Jesus but that didn't go quite as expected and ended up costing them more than they bargained However this is part of carrying each other's burdens Series The Least of These [... more]

In this episode Bernie and Jimmy discuss practical ways in which we can impact those struggling with homelessness and food insecurity Ultimately when it comes to making the best decisions when it comes to helping those in need if we're following the direction of the Holy Spirit how can we go wrong Series The Least of These [... more]

This week Rob and Heather discuss the feeding of the Some beautiful teaching moments come out this miracle as Jesus not only performs a miracle but empowers His followers to be the ones that meet the need Series The Least of These [... more]

How are we as the church caring for the marginalized people in our society What can we learn by watching the way in which Jesus treated the isolated and vulnerable Join us on Wonderful Words of Life for our series The Least of These as we ask God to open our eyes and see the people who need us most Series The Least of These [... more]

Happy New Year As we conclude our Christmas series our groups of friends share their prayers for the church in We pray this series has been an extra blessing to you this Christmas God bless you and your family and we pray that is an incredible year in Jesus' name SERIES At The Table [... more]

Merry Christmas In this episode the groups discuss what it means to them that God actually became Man We so often focus on Jesus as God we often forget that He was also fully human SERIES At The Table [... more]

We at Wonderful Words of Life want to take a moment to introduce you to a new monthly podcast also produced by The Salvation Army Soundcast The Holiness Podcast is an in-depth Bible study with Salvation Army Officer Lt Colonel Vern Jewett In this Bible study Colonel Jewett discusses the gift of holiness God offers to His people To subscribe to the show download the study guides and learn more visit https salvationarmysoundcast org holiness [... more]

We are so excited to share our special -week Christmas Serie At The Table During the Holidays and especially Christmas most of us seem to focus on family more than other times of the year And as a new year approaches we tend to have reflective and meaningful conversations around a Christmas dinner In this series we've eavesdropped on two of these gatherings as they reflect on share heartaches and answered prayers and discuss what it means to them that GOD BECAME MAN SERIES At The Table [... more]

In today's final episode we say farewell and thank you to counselor Aleata Dawkins for joining us If you are struggling with a mental health crisis we want to encourage you to reach out to your local church or local salvation army You can visit https www salvationarmy org to find the Salvation Army nearest you Or visit CCESONLINE COM Christian Counseling and Educational Services or NAMI ORG National Alliance on Mental Illness Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

As we continue our discussion on addiction today Aleata discusses recovery Specifically she offers advice on what the family of a recovering person can do to help We are also joined once again by Rob and Heather Dolby as they discuss the church's role in welcoming someone back into the community after treatment Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

As Aleata and Bernie continue the discussion on grief today they discuss the process in finding a new normal Many traumas aren't something any of us can get over instead Aleata discusses the process of finding a new normal and how we can offer a ministry of presence by just being there for someone going through a hard time Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder isn't just reserved for those who have witnessed the horrors of war but can be experienced by anyone Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes and some events can leave such a lasting impact that we may need outside help to overcome In today's episode Aleata discusses that the stages of grief don't happen in a fish bowl Pain can be a much more complicated thing to move past Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

Depression among older adults is a real concern and of adults with a major depressive episode never received treatment We've all heard the term Mid-life crisis and this can truly be a sign of depression By the time we reach this age it's common to look back and have regrets but Bernie and Aleata offer Biblical encouragement on how to look forward Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

The prevalence of adults with a major depressive episode is highest among individuals aged - During the 's and 's people experience many life changes that can often trigger a mental health episode- especially for those lacking a strong support system from family and friends Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

Today we look at depression among teens and adolescents and we get to hear from two counselors We are once again joined by Aleata Dawkins but we are also joined by Counselor and former Salvation Army Officer Marcie Camarillo They discuss symptoms of depression offer advice to parents and share from their own experiences Don't miss the extended version of Marcie's conversation tomorrow Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

As we begin this series on mental health we are introduced to our guest and counselor Aleata Dawkins We also meet our new co-host Major Lori Miller Today we discuss the overall pace of life and the balancing act so many of us feel on the edge of failing What do we do when we feel overwhelmed Series HEADSPACE a series on mental health [... more]

Today the Israels continue the discussion on loss but today they focus on what it took for them to find a new normal Series Modern Family a series on parenting [... more]

HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER is broadcast LIVE each Saturday at AM Eastern on American Family Radio Peter Hank in Virginia Hey Hank how are you feeling Hank Oh I'm confused My mother moved in here almost five years ago now But then she died November th Okay My sisters all say I'm building castles in heaven because of what I did But my problem is that now that she's gone I feel incredibly guilty because I didn't I wasn't nice enough to her I just I didn't like my mother but she was my mother You know my sisters called [... more]

For the next two weeks Terry and Donna share their painful and powerful story of losing a child from a car accident They walk us through their grief and God's restoration Series Modern Family a series on parenting [... more]