When Life’s Storms Keep Coming
By Edie Melson2 min read
Military life is full of upheaval—separation, deployment, war. How families can face it all with understanding and peace.
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.
Love in Action
By Edie Melson2 min read
With military deployments on the rise again, it’s important for the faith community to take notice and offer support to military families.
What Is a Blue Star Memorial Highway?
By Edie Melson2 min read
Next time you’re taking a drive across the country, look for Blue Star Memorial highway markers, a recognition of the sacrifices made by our military and begun by the National Garden Clubs, Inc., in 1946.
Honoring Parents in the Military
By Edie Melson1 min read
Parents’ Day on July 24 is a good time to honor military parents, who have helped make this country safe for all families.
Don’t Lose Those Military Memories
By Edie Melson2 min read
One military family member offers a cautionary tale about keeping track of precious military memorabilia.
5 Reasons Why Military Families Make the Best Friends
By Edie Melson3 min read
All those deployments and moves make for the best recipes, travel tips and just plain showing up in life.
Finding Military Discounts and Special Offers
By Edie Melson2 min read
For military families there are special discounts and offers from museums, parks, restaurants, movie theaters and more.
How to Prepare for a Crisis
By Edie Melson1 min read
Just as in the military, God prepares us to face the crises of life. But are you keeping up with your training?
10 Amazing Skills a Military Mom Learned
By Edie Melson3 min read
When you become a military family, you develop an amazing set of new skills from instantly calculating military time to expertly packing an overseas box.
Why Some Military Veterans Prefer a Quiet 4th of July
By Edie Melson2 min read
Military veterans don’t always enjoy the noise and spectacle of fireworks on the 4th of July. Here are some other options for celebrating our nation’s birthday.
God’s Armor for Soldier and Civilian Alike
By Edie Melson2 min read
God’s armor provides us not only protection and strength, but flexibility as well.
The Spiritual Battle of War
By Edie Melson2 min read
In the middle of war and conflict, whether witnessed near or from afar, there are spiritual struggles as well.