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 […]
Why Be Humble? (2)
Why be humble? Many serving in the armed forces equate humility to weakness. They believe military men and women must be strong, decisive, and self-assured. If you want to be […]
Spiritual Fitness
The definition used by the military says that “spiritual fitness” is about core values, beliefs, and the source of one’s meaning in life. The U.S. Army’s Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program lists five […]
What is Humility? (1)
What is Humility? In 1980, country singer Mac Davis proclaimed, “Oh, Lord, it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way.” Although I’ve never heard anyone in the […]
Commissioned
Christians who enter the military are under two commissions. You are commissioned by our Lord to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) and you are commissioned by the military to […]
Disregarded
You are a nobody. No one cares about you. Why should they? No one wants to know you. You don’t deserve the respect that others get. You are such a jerk. […]
She came for the food
She came for the food. She came because she was hungry. Life in the barracks offered a lot more flexibility than boot camp, but the food still left a lot […]
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. […]
What happened to my husband?
Lauren’s Journal… “Where is my husband? Who is this man that they sent home to me? There must be some mistake! I pick up the morning paper and read the […]
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 […]