Confessions of a Control Freak
By Edie Melson2 min read
Eventually I stopped fighting back and began to listen to what our son had to say. He won me over with these simple words…
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Pre-Deployment Financial Checklist (Part 1)
By Edie Melson4 min read
Before deployment, whether you are married or single, it’s important to take care of business before leaving the U.S. It will make all the difference for family members back home.
Runaway Emotions
By Edie Melson3 min read
I’d always taken pride in being strong, no matter what life threw my way. Then life tossed my son’s deployment at me.
One Small Church Doing Something Huge
By Edie Melson3 min read
What if we planted a healthy, gospel-centered church near every major Marine Corps base around the world?
Sharing the News: My Child has Enlisted
By Edie Melson3 min read
Those friends who rejoiced with us in Jimmy’s decision gave us a precious gift. In them, we had a safe place to share our struggles without fear of condemnation.
Apple of My Daddy’s Eye
By Edie Melson2 min read
I remembered how much I meant to my earthly daddy and how much I mean to my heavenly father. How does that relate to the time my son spent as a soldier in Iraq?
A Graduation onto God’s Path
By Edie Melson2 min read
My son’s 13 weeks of boot camp were a trial by fire for me as well. I was getting a crash course in what it means to be a military family.
A Marine Mom’s Perspective on the Fourth of July
By Edie Melson2 min read
For me, the Fourth of July is no longer just a pleasant summer break. It’s about the sacrifices made by so many.
Be Thankful on the Fourth
By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read
Independence Day is the perfect occasion to express our gratitude to servicemen and women for their sacrifice and dedication.
The Process of Welcoming Home a Soldier
By Edie Melson3 min read
For any family with a soldier, goodbyes are a part of life. As hard as it is to say goodbye, sometimes the hellos are just as difficult…
Support a Military Family, Without Adding Stress (Part 2)
By Edie Melson2 min read
If you’d like to let a military family know they’re in your thoughts and prayers, here are some tips to keep in mind.
Mysterious Ways in Prayer
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
Dad’s prayers were full of the faith that sustained him in a wind-tossed world. Would that I could hear one of those prayers again…