Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand…Ephesians 6: 13, 14 NIV. Yesterday, I went out to lay by the pool—only, I broke myself instead. I thought (for a slice of … Continue reading Stand, by Beth Duewel
“Oh come, let us sing to the LORD;let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!”Psalm 95:1, ESV If your church experience has been anything like mine, you’ve heard the term “joyful noise” quite a bit in your life. Sometimes it’s used to encourage that person who doesn’t join in on Sunday … Continue reading Noise, by Kristi Ann Hunter
Today’s blog on pride is only being brought to you because I swallowed mine! Hello there – I had ACL reconstruction 11 days ago and I am still on crutches, icing and elevating. For now I can’t shop, cook or clean. I can’t fetch or carry without significant discomfort and difficulty. Nothing. My surgeon has … Continue reading Pride
Rediscovery – the biggest lesson I ever learned. One of the hardest parts about being married to a military man is the separation. The days that stretch into weeks and then months with only being able to get in touch sporadically (and usually at the worst possible moment). When it begins to feel normal that … Continue reading Rediscovery
Dying to self and living to righteousness is impossibly hard and to even try it takes a great deal of courage. No less difficult is consistently putting the needs of your man (and the demands of his career) ahead of your own, and those of your family. As military wives, we often have to come … Continue reading Self Sacrifice