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Boots on the Ground: How the Salvation Army is Fighting COVID19 and How You Can Join the Fight for Good
“If we ever needed help, it is now.” Kyle Smith, Secretary for Communications, The Salvation Army USA Western Territory, said while monitoring and coordinating responses in Southern California - one of the largest epicenters of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United...
#NoFear: The Addition
Are you getting high on fear? According to sociologist, Margie Kerr, in a CBS Sunday Morning television news story, people do. They actually crave and thrive on being afraid. It’s one of the top reasons why Halloween is so popular and why we like scary movies,...
Pressurized: Finding God’s Treasure in an Ocean of Uncertainty
I’m a scuba diver. It wasn’t something I thought I would ever take up in life, but I have learned that God brings gifts and adventures we never dream of if we let Him. Only 25% of the world’s divers are women. It’s a highly technical sport. But once you master it,...
Revisiting Prayer: A Shelter in A Storm
I have been on the advisory board for the Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN) for many years, and our focus is to encourage people across the country to pray for those who work in media and entertainment. Over the years, many Christians have protested and condemned what is...
Time for Bed: What Will You Be Reading?
It’s time for bed! Sighs. "OK…but read us a story." Those are the words my girls always said before bed and now are the words my grandchildren say when they have sleepovers. But what kind of story? In 2015, the Islamic State for the indoctrination of children...
Smartphone Addiction is a Bigger Problem Than You Think
The woman on the phone told me, “I get panic attacks when I don’t have it.” She wasn’t talking about food, alcohol, or medication, but her smartphone. Recently, my husband snapped a picture of my daughter and me at dinner when we hadn’t seen each other all week. Our...
It’s a Wrap: Influence Women Gathering National Religious Broadcasting Convention 2020
The Influence Lab was thrilled to host an Influence Women’s Gathering at the National Religious Broadcasting Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Women came united from national and global cities who work in diverse areas of media and entertainment with focused hearts...
It’s a Wrap: The Influence Women Gathering Sept. 2019 at Hollywood’s Salvation Army
Influence Women from LA and many from around the United States came together to listen to cultural issues, grow in wisdom, and give of themselves for Influence Evening at the Hollywood Salvation Army Corps on September 23rd, 2019. This Hollywood location basecamp for...
Cultivating and Joining the Right Group Matters
With any group, it’s not significant if people aren’t committed. Several months ago, I attended and spoke at a national conference at the Anaheim Convention Center. While I was attending my event Disney Con or the D23 Expo was also happening. Disney fans are...