More than ever, we are living in a world of turmoil and disruption. In one place or another, there is always war. There is societal unrest. Mass shootings are being reported almost as frequently as…

When Service members and their families are separated during deployment, there is an obvious physical vacancy left in the home of course, but also an emotional and spiritual void that can be left behind as…

The military father.  It is a challenging role, and a daunting responsibility.  These great Americans struggle to balance the calling of their country with the calling of their families.  They rise before dawn to join…

What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil,…

There are few moments in life more joyful than when our Servicemen and women finish their tour of duty and come home to their families and friends. Knowing they are home safe and in their…

Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. (Romans 12:11)  My first assignment on active duty was with a tactical signal unit. Whether deployed or training, at the core of…

Just as we all experience different phases or chapters in our lives, Chaplains too are constantly facing different seasons in their Military ministry. Servicemen and women regularly experience changing times of war and peace, and…

Check back each Monday for a short devotional to help you start the week off well.  The greatest love you can have for your friends is to give your life for them. (John 15:13)  Military…

It was optimistically called the War To End All Wars.  The destruction and carnage of the First World War was virtually unimaginable.  More than 100,000 Americans who answered the call of their country gave their…

Check back each Monday for a short devotional to help you start the week off well.   Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought,…