"The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue.…

The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord. (Proverbs 21:31) Many people do not realize that in ancient times the use of horses was seen as a great…

For this reason we never become discouraged. Even though our physical being is gradually decaying, yet our spiritual being is renewed day after day. (2 Corinthians 4:16) When the early New Testament church was facing persecution,…

“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6) It was September 28, 1941, and the Red Sox had…

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” (James 1:17) One of my favorite military customs was…

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) This year,…

He gives power to the faint,  and to him who has no might he increases strength.  Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted;  but they who wait for the Lord shall renew…

“The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5) Where was God when America was attacked on September 11, 2001? I was asked this question repeatedly. My answer was…

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.  (Joshua 1:9)  It can be a daunting task to take…

Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. (Proverbs 10:17)  The Soldier’s Creed  says in part, “I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient…