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The Safe Zone
It was all very matter of fact. My commander called me in for what I expected to be a routine discussion. Without any small talk, he informed me he’d decided […]
He Said “Press”
I may never get it exactly what Your plan was when You took him home. And the pain remains For You made my wife’s heart to beat with my husband’s. […]
On a Quest
Military brat. These are words of honor, not disrespect. I grew up in a military family. Our frequent moves were normal for us kids. Didn’t everyone move every year or […]
Military Love Languages
There’s a big difference between being “in love” and truly loving your spouse. Being “in love” is a euphoric experience. We’re emotionally obsessed with one another. We feel we belong […]
FAITH IN THE FOG OF WAR
You want the flare of your faith to burn as intensely as a fire on the battlefield. That means digging into God’s truth regardless of the chaos raging around you. […]
Who am I without him?
“Vinnie was gone from this life with us—gone. We were supposed to say, ‘I’ll see you later,’ but it sure felt like ‘good-bye’ to me… There was a short-lived crowd […]
Defending the Military Marriage
Servicemen and women get top-notch training to complete their mission to defend life and liberty. But they sometimes find that they’re ill-equipped to complete the lifelong mission spelled out in […]
Common Ground on a Big Stage
Divinely orchestrated encounter at chapel unites two warriors in enduring friendship I have often wondered how God might use me—a retired Army veteran, full-time staff member with Cru Military, and supporter […]
Pasta and Discussion
“I don’t understand this,” declared Xiu. “Is it the language?” I asked. “No, it is the Bible. I am not a Christian, so it is all new to me,” answered […]
Wounded Soldier, Healing Warrior
“Oh God, I’m dead!” Allen Clark graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1963. He volunteered for a tour in Vietnam where he sustained injuries in a mortar attack […]