All Posts in ‘Deployment’

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 two? Dad was occasionally gone on TDY. Didn’t everyone’s parent leave for extended trips? My dad did not serve in a combat zone, but today […]

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 of our military—to reach out to veterans, especially wounded warriors. They are an elite group of unsung military heroes suffering the seen and unseen wounds […]

Deployed… but not alone

Is it possible that a couple separated by deployment could be considered a picture of the Christian faith? Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in the depths, You are there. If I rise […]

Two Wars

A Chinook helicopter down. Surrounded by al-Qaeda. The ultimate fight for survival. Army Ranger hero, Nate Self tells the complete account of the battle he led in Afghanistan to rescue a Navy SEAL who had fallen into the hands of al-Qaeda fighters. It’s the story of a hero who fights two wars—the fight in Afghanistan and the […]

Deployment and Children

I can already sense the difference. I’ve been told that each deployment brings with it new challenges and that no two are the same. This time, I’m pretty sure, is going to be all about the children. Daddy left for a month. And they fell apart. We entered the world of baby talk, bed wetting, and […]

Deployment Marriage Mobile

“Joe” was home again, having finished his deployment to Iraq. Everyone was very glad to have him home, but it wasn’t long before everyone was stressed and angry. You see, while he was deployed, “Jane” and the children had learned to share chores that Joe had always done around their small farm. Jane was managing […]

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