Family

Daddy, I Don't Want You to Go Back! - Cindy Wesley shares some of the positive aspects her family experienced when her husband, Eric was deployed.

Daddy's Letter to Son - LTC Frank Gray's letter to his son explaining why he is back in the Army.

Double Duty for a Solo Spouse - an excerpt from Hope for the Home Front: Winning the Emotional and Spiritual Battles of a Military Wife by Marshéle Carter Waddell.

God's Children - Insight into the daily sacrifices of military children.

Heroes on the Homefront

Ice Cream in Iraq - a military dad writes a letter to Ms. Ryan's 2nd Grade Class

Lost Shoes - The girls came running back to the dusty camper after a long frolic at the swings and slides.

Re-entry Reminders - Some suggestions for managing the process of re-entry.

Share My Calling - "God opened my eyes to an essential element of both Rob's service in the military and our marriage."

The Stretch mark Sorority - Celebrating Motherhood -Mothers share the responsibility of raising children to know and love our Lord.

Stewards of God's Image - There's a special challenge for single Christian women serving in the military, particularly for those entrusted with leadership responsibilities.

What a Discovery! -A military dad shares what he experienced at Spring Canyon's Father Teen Adventure.

What Are Parents To Do? - Major General Don Riley and Lieutenant Colonel Roslyn Riley reflect on faith as their son returns to the combat zone.

Who Can Find an Excellent Military Wife? - A paraphrased version of portions of Proverbs 31.



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