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Being Thankful in ALL Situations
Our first Christmas without dad is fuzzy. He had left the desert of West Texas for the sandstorms of Iraq three weeks before. What I do remember is the sinking feeling of loneliness. It was a month into deployment and the realization that this was not just a training exercise had hit. Our children were […]
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We Grieve Alone
By: Missy Bearden G R I E F As a military spouse for 22+ years I became very familiar with grief. Learning how to grieve missed relationships once we PCS’ed was my first challenge. The military does such a great job of preparation briefings for your next assignment however no one ever mentioned to me […]
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American Combat Veterans and PTS
story by Evangeline Vergo – cru.org A year ago CruMilitary, asked a group of Army soldiers and their spouses, “What are the greatest challenges you face?” The men and women had been randomly selected, but every single one of them spoke about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can occur […]
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Moving Forward and Hope With PTS
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” Exodus 20:2 ESV You can create opportunities for new hopes, new goals and new dreams at any time. However, if you wrestle with PTS, a new year may also bring new fears, anxieties and […]
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How To Pray For Your Spouse When They Are Deployed
When your spouse is deployed, it is normal to feel anxious and for them when they are away from home. One of the best ways to honor them is to pray for them. You can use scriptures as a guideline to call on God’s promises. Here are a few scriptures you can pray over your […]
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How Can I Pray for the Military?
Always be joyful. Always keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 (TLB) 1. Pray for their personal and professional success. Pray for their safety, their families, their courage, and for their success. Pray for God to … […]
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