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 […]
Glorifying Me
Huge Egos Thinking back through my time in the military, it’s a lot easier to remember folks with huge egos than it is to recall men and women who consistently […]
What Are We Sacrificing?
Innocent Sacrifice When I met him, Sidney was an elderly man who had served with the British army in the Far East during World War II. Shortly after his arrival in Singapore, his […]
A God’s-Eye View
Difficult Decisions We all face difficult decisions in our military careers and in our daily duties. Years ago I was selected for an assignment to South Korea. I had three […]
Hang In There
Press on… Hang In… Persevere After working on a major project for a couple of months, I had to convince three senior officers of the value of my proposal. Following […]
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. […]
Nobody’s Looking
As I sat at the far end of the conference table, my commander instructed me to pay for a change-of-command event using money designated in the budget for a totally […]
Identified With Christ
Ever see a witness looking through a lineup of suspects in a TV police drama? What would happen if you were in a lineup and the people who see you in […]
Work: A Form of Worship
Most people compartmentalize their lives. As a young Air Force officer, I set up a compartment for military duties, a compartment for family, and a compartment for recreation. Unlike many, […]
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 […]