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Meet Cecil - A Heart for the Hungry.
The Salvation Army’s feeding program in Mobile is less a soup kitchen and more a culinary arts school. At the helm is Cecil Morris, who has served as Food Service Manager for 31 years, and under his leadership, this kitchen has garnered more awards than most fine-dining establishments could dream of. The Today Show, USA Today, and the People’s Choice Awards have all come knocking, curious about the secret behind this extraordinary success.
The secret to Mobile’s food service program is a servant-hearted chef who began his journey far from any kitchen. Chef Cecil Morris comes from the last place you’d expect a chef to start - a garbage dumpster. “My story is that I abused drugs. Drugs devastated my life. I even thought about committing suicide, but then a friend told me about The Salvation Army’s drug program. That program took me off the streets and stabilized me,” Cecil recalls.
Desperate for change, Cecil came to The Salvation Army in search of a hot meal, but what he found was much more: a lifeline. He entered the rehabilitation program and began rebuilding his life, starting with a humble job washing dishes in the kitchen. “Landing a job as a dishwasher opened up a gateway to opportunities that I never knew existed,” Cecil said. “Eventually, I started cooking on weekends, and since then, I haven’t looked back.”
Over time, Cecil worked up to the Food Service Manager, transforming the kitchen with his passion and leadership. His dedication has earned national recognition and numerous awards, but what truly matters to Cecil isn’t the accolades—it’s the people. “Feeding people is a good thing because people come here underweight, malnourished, just looking for a good hot meal,” he reflects. “God has allowed me to touch so many lives. I’ve probably served about 2.3 million meals over these 31 years.”
Cecil’s legacy extends far beyond the kitchen. Many of the men who’ve passed through The Salvation Army’s doors under his guidance have gone on to become chefs themselves across the country. “A lot of the guys who have gone through our program are now running their kitchens with the skills they’ve learned here,” Cecil says proudly.
For Cecil, the real reward is the opportunity to share his story and offer hope. “It’s like looking in a mirror. I just tell my story, I just tell the truth,” he says. “I want people to see how great God is. He can do for anyone what He’s done for me. God can take you out of the garbage dumpster and set you on a new path if you let Him.”
Cecil’s journey is a powerful reminder of what’s possible with faith, hard work, and the support of a community like The Salvation Army. His story continues to inspire, as he helps others find the hope and opportunity that once transformed his own life.
When She Heard About Jesus
“Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God” Romans 10:17
In the fifth chapter of Mark comes the story of a woman who spent all she had trying to find a cure for her disease. For twelve long years, she had suffered, going from physician to physician, without any relief. Finally, when nothing was left and all her money was gone, she turned to Jesus. In faith, she declares, “If only I may touch his clothes, I shall be made well.” (Mark 5:28). As Jesus comes by, the woman squeezes through the press of the crowd, reaching her hand out in faith and instantly experiences healing. Jesus pauses, inquires about who touched him, and when she admits to the act, He declares that “her faith has her well” (Mark 5:34). You know the story. It is a great testament to what faith can do.
Where does faith like that come from?
Where does it begin?
When all our plans have failed, what can force us to reach out, touch the hem of a garment, and witness a miracle in faith?
Mark 5:27 gives us a hint. The verse in question begins with a simple statement. It reads, “When she heard about Jesus.” This woman acted on the witness of others.
Before she ever took a step toward Jesus, crawled her way through the press of the crowd, or reached out her hand in faith, a word of testimony came from the lips of someone simply talking about Jesus.
Sometimes, all it takes to plant a seed of faith into the heart of another is for us to “talk” about Jesus. Just think about it. You and I may never know what miracle of faith our words can produce. When you and I talk about Jesus, God might use those words to spur someone to Him. Our words might spark a heartbeat of faith and change a life.
Who is hearing about Jesus from you?
Could your “Jesus talk” spur a person toward salvation?
Could your casual conversation about God be what He uses to save someone’s soul?
The Bible tells us that “without faith, it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6) and that “faith comes by hearing” (Romans 10:17). In essence, the future of someone’s eternity could depend on our willingness to talk about Jesus. Maybe today, God will use your casual conversation to bring about a miracle in someone’s life, but if you never open your mouth, the healing might never happen.
Meet Camlin: Faith Over Fear
Life can change in the blink of an eye. For Camlin, a sudden rough divorce turned her world upside down, forcing her to leave her home in the Pacific Northwest. Seeking a fresh start, she moved to Monroe, Louisiana. But even as she clung to hope, life continued to test her. Her savings dwindled quickly, leaving her without a place to stay, and a health crisis landed her in the hospital. Alone and out of options, she faced an uncertain future.
After being discharged from the hospital, Camlin found herself on the front steps of The Salvation Army’s Center of Hope shelter, with only a small bag of belongings. "I was dropped off at the front steps of the shelter with literally the clothes on my back," she recalls. "Without any family or friends, this was the only place the hospital staff knew to bring me, where I could find any help."
At the Center of Hope, Camlin was greeted by Captain Jerome Casey, the local Salvation Army commander. Captain Casey's warm welcome provided not just a hot meal and a safe place to sleep, but something Camlin had been missing for a long time—spiritual guidance. The kindness and support she found there planted the seeds of hope and little by little, Camlin began to rebuild her life and faith.
“What impacted me the most was the spiritual aspect of The Salvation Army,” Camlin shares. “I loved attending their church. I have learned so much and grown in my faith.”
Now, Camlin is working full-time at a local hospital, regaining her independence and rebuilding her future. As she prepares to move into her apartment, she feels more hopeful than ever. "I love working for a faith-based hospital where I can openly express my faith and live a spiritual life," she says. "I couldn’t do that before, and now I can. The Salvation Army gave me my life back, and I am so grateful for their help."
Camlin’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark life may seem, hope can still be found. Through the support and spiritual guidance she received, she not only found a path to recovery, but the experience also rekindled her faith—proving that when faith triumphs over fear, transformation is truly possible.