Mysterious Ways: A Place for Us
By Joyce Ortego2 min read
Finding a home was hard work, but they weren’t alone in their search.
Soldier
A soldier is a defender of our freedoms, and he or she is deserving of all our respect, admiration, and gratitude for being willing to sacrifice so much for us every day.
Veterans Farm: A Harvest of Hope for Veterans
By Adam Burke6 min read
A troubled Iraq veteran helps himself and others by returning to the agricultural life he knew and loved.
J.R. Martinez: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Winner Relies on Faith
By J. R. Martinez8 min read
A badly burned Iraq veteran rises above his appearance—in front of 20 million Dancing with the Stars viewers.
Reach Out to the Family of a Deployed Soldier
By Edie Melson3 min read
The community supporting military families needs to make sure those left at home have the help they need. Here are some specific ideas.
Miracle on the Base
By Thomas Waller7 min read
The boiler malfunction was his problem, and he hadn’t called anyone for assistance. So who was this young man who showed up to help?
Love, Mom
By Marci Seither5 min read
Letters were her only way of keeping in touch. Why couldn’t she figure out what to say?
God Provides No Matter What
By Edie Melson2 min read
This gift at this time in our lives served as a reminder that God provides what we need when we need it.
Camps for Military Kids and Families
By Edie Melson3 min read
Military kids grow up knowing what it means to serve an idea greater than self. But it’s not always easy for them…
Prayers for Fort Hood
By Rick Hamlin2 min read
I’ve been praying for those who lost their lives and the wounded, writes veteran and editorial assistant Allison Churchill. There are so many who need our prayers.
3 Things Not to Say to a Family Facing Deployment
By Edie Melson2 min read
Military families are a forgiving group. But to help you avoid some possible pitfalls, here are a few things to avoid.
Our Returning Troops: From Military Hero to Therapy Dog
By Sgt. Chloe Wells11 min read
In two deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, Ddoc saved lives in battle and paid a cost: canine PTSD. His career was over until one soldier took up his cause.
Our Returning Troops: Ballet Eases Iraq Veteran’s Anxiety
By Roman Baca9 min read
How the art of dance taught former Marine Roman Baca to overcome his lifelong enemies: Anger and anxiety