What Not to Say to Combat Veterans (and Why)
This is a general guideline put together by former Sergeant Andi Westfall, who served with the National Guard as a medic during Operation Iraqi Freedom and who suffers with PTSD. […]
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 […]
Haunted by the Past
This past year we were involved in a Bible study at the nearby Air Force Base. A member of our study, “John,” shared a story that spoke to our hearts. […]
Go ahead. Shoot me.
Have you ever wondered if God really cares about what happens to you as you live life? Quite frankly, the thought had never entered my mind while living some of […]
Return to Mogadishu
During the violent and dangerous events of Black Hawk Down, former U.S. Army Ranger, Jeff Struecker was certain he’d die. But in the very center of chaos, Jeff’s certainty of death […]
Test of Faith
The incident in Mogadishu, Somalia, made famous by the book and movie, “Black Hawk Down,” changed my life. It all began after high school when I visited an army recruiter. […]
Where Was God?
U.S. Green Beret among those killed in Afghan attack Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) — Two Americans — one a Green Beret — were killed Monday when an assailant wearing an Afghan […]