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What Works for New Officers?
[…]a local OCF representative. (See your chaplain’s bulletin board.) TIP: Before you head to your first assignment, call OCF at 1-800-424-1984 so you can contact an officer who is an OCF member where you are going. 2. Do not forsake ACCOUNTABILITY. You are known by the company you keep. Find a brother or sister in Christ and keep each other walking the talk. Go to your chaplain and ask where the Bible studies are being held. TIP: Seek out someone who will hold you accountable. 3. Decide now WHOM YOU WILL SERVE (Josh. 24:15). Will it be the Lord or […]
How Shall We Pray?
[…]these baffling and trying situations, if we cannot for the moment see God’s purpose in them? First, by taking them as from God, and asking ourselves what reactions to them, and in them, the gospel of God requires of us; and second, by seeking God’s face specifically about them.” The Apostle Paul had a thorn in the flesh which the Lord addressed by saying, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” J. I. Packer frames our challenges in similar terms when he says, “They will have been sent us to make and keep […]
I Only See Green
[…]This is why we need to look again to Christ to bring today’s world together. We need to first realize that nearly all races and ethnic groups have been persecuted, some much worse than others have. As Christians we need to come together to grieve the persecutions, to apologize for the past wrongs, and to accept heartfelt apologies. We can only do that by putting our hearts and eyes on Christ and by praying for the strength to love one another unconditionally. Racism could end in a day. That day when all of God’s children accept Jesus Christ as Savior […]
Implicit Trust
[…]until he felt himself to be a captain, he at once took the Emperor at his word. He believed first, he felt next. He did not look at the private’s uniform he was wearing and say, “Surely I cannot be a captain, I do not even look like one.” No, his only authority for believing himself to be a captain was, “He said it.” The Emperor’s word. But that was enough. The imperial officer’s uniform and epaulettes of captain’s rank followed later, not to make him a captain, but because he already was one. The key – simple faith and […]
Preparing for Active Duty
[…]through the medium of ordinary relationships within the military community. (Romans 1:16-17, 1 Peter 3:15-16) Ownership (Ministry) An appreciation for and a commitment to the OCF vision, purpose, and mission. (Ephesians 4:11-13, Colossians 3:23, Acts 4:13) Air Force Academy “firsties” sometimes ask: “Why should I have to attend the Basic Course at Maxwell? It just rehashes what I’ve spent four years learning.” Not true! You will build relationships that will last throughout your career, and for the last two weeks of the course, you will interact with NCOs from the Senior NCO Academy. Perhaps the right questions are: “Lord, what […]
Share this spiritual gift with your teen
[…]hot water, flush toilets, heat. Meet Rick (FTA coordinator). He already knows all our names! First dinner: pasta and chicken, peas, bread, and apple pie at the lodge! So good. First group assembly: introductions and expectations. Nightly meeting after chow will be our fellowship routine. Fathers and sons from everywhere, some military and some civilians. Wonderful mix. More stars in the sky than you imagine! Ready for some sleep. Brian is fired up. Wakeup 0525 with daylight + the birds outside. Slept well. Cleanup, shower is great! Brian moves slowly in the morning. Most of the dads are moving before […]
Stretchmark Sorority
[…] realize, “I sound just like my mother!” Many of us swore it would never happen. One of the first times that occurred to me was when I heard myself saying to my children, “Because I said so, that’s why!” Moms have a very important job teaching safety rules. It is our responsibility to impart eternal truths to our children because they, in turn, have the burden of passing these “truths” on to their children. For example, every child must be warned that if you cross your eyes, they will sooner or later stick just like that and stay crossed […]
What Are Parents to Do?
[…]mission. He is truly in God’s hands now. There were so many uncertainties as Darren began his first deployment. We were unsure of the environment and the type of operations he would be involved in. Our minds were full of questions: How would he do? Would he try to be a hero? Would he stay healthy? Would he have access to email or a phone? We had some of these questions answered when we went to Fort Drum, New York, to bid him farewell and meet a few of his unit leaders. But anxiety remained. The two of us had […]
A Good Soldier
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A Place to Grow and Serve
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Demonstrating Christlikeness
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Conversation With a Chaplain
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Courage Rushed In
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Cross Road
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Daddy’s Letter to Son
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‘Daddy, Don’t Go Back’—My Personal Story of Deployment
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Double Duty
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Following the Centurion
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Impact Your Military Community!
[…]AFB. Over 2,000 attended the first eleven cafes at Fort Stewart, while 2,600 participated in the first eight months of cafes at the Presidio of Monterey. The startling thing about the cafe is that half of those who attend are not Christians. In the various cafe events, there have been rededications and first time commitments to Jesus Christ– reaping a harvest for the kingdom. At Petra Cafe the gospel is delivered in a contemporary manner. The bands are focused on reaching members of the X generation with a loud, clear message. However, the cafe could not happen without the military […]
Interview with Chaplain Beach
[…]of chaplains’ attempts to fulfill their military role well. Many want them to be chaplains first and officers second. The reality is that they are both, simultaneously. A second misunderstanding is, who owns the chapel program. Who really is responsible for the religious program on any base? The answer is: the commanding officer. Every commander, regardless of his personal convictions, is responsible for the welfare, including the spiritual welfare, of his personnel. That responsibility extends to insuring appropriate programs are provided. He is responsible for what occurs on his base. This means he will want to know and exercise approval […]
Letter to My Sergeant
[…]what you did, and its impact on your family and the victims. Sadly, the lion got another prey (1 Peter 5:8). How should a commander respond to a soldier charged, then convicted, of such crimes? God allowed the eyes of my heart to see you through the filter of His love and to respond to you with the love and compassion of Christ. An ageless military axiom comes to mind — soldiers never leave their wounded or dead on the battlefield. These words apply here, and they have added urgency on the spiritual battlefield. You should know that your soul […]
Lost shoes
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May A Christian Serve in the Military?
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Mortal Enemies
[…]prisoners were given a Bible to read. DeShazer, not being an officer, had to let the others use it first. Finally it came to be his turn—for three weeks. There, in the Japanese P.O.W. camp, he read and read—and eventually came to understand that the Bible’s message was relevant to him right there in his cell. The dynamic power of Christ changed DeShazer’s attitude toward his captors. His hatred turned to love and concern, and he resolved that should he be liberated, he would someday return to Japan to introduce others to this life-changing book. Looking for Answers The peaceful […]
Re-entry Reminders
[…]in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. –1 Peter 3:8 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. – Colossians […]
Service Separations
[…]angry because I left you? I understand how you might. Could you talk to me about it?” The first week to ten days at home is a crucial time. It is also the time when many couples plan to get a baby sitter and take off for a few days by themselves. But if a youngster is already feeling resentful at being displaced from his mother’s favor, you can imagine how this makes him feel! So, if at all possible, try to postpone your getaway weekend for a couple of weeks. You’ll enjoy it just as much a little later, […]
Support Your Chaplain
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The Line Officer and the Chaplain
[…]grace and purpose in your life can have a strong impact. They may really “hear”–for the first time–the reality of the Christian faith that they have “tuned out” in church or chapel for years. As a line officer, you can understand the problems of your military comrades as one who participates equally with them in their military duties. Many chaplains try very hard to be involved in the activities of their troops. They jump with airborne units, join those standing mid-watches, participate in twenty-mile forced marches, go along on night patrols, and spend time on the flight line. The best […]
The Power of Prayer
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The Role of Faith
[…]The realization that you have no control over your circumstances may draw you to God for the first time, or possibly back to God. “The power is in the Person to whom faith clings. . . . The great things that come about through crisis are not the result of ‘great faith’ but of faith, even a small and flickering faith, in the greatness of God’s love and mercy in Jesus Christ.”4 Each morning, whether you’re separated from a family member or not, you may find it helpful to begin the day looking to God for guidance and strength for […]
Therefore We Will Not Fear
[…]combat and they were especially eager to write their reactions to the thick of the fight — their first combat experience. As each of us sat there, busy with thoughts and pens, distant antiaircraft fire was heard. We became alert and listened. The new men looked at me; they had not been in an air attack yet. I answered their questioning looks by saying, “We had better get downstairs.” Quickly I blew out the candle, tucked it inside my shirt, and hurried for shelter. We crouched in a little clothes locker directly under the stairs, considering that to be the […]
Tom Felts Was My Friend
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Fervent Desire for Peace
[…]to more peaceful pursuits. In his seventies today, he still manages a sizeable garden; but when he first retired, he oversaw a veritable farm. He had rakes and hoes, of course, but it seemed his tool of choice for close combat against the tares, was his trusty kabar. The knife found many peaceful uses, even mixing concrete for retaining walls and other construction projects. Eventually, soil and stone dulled and scarred his kabar. Peaceful employment transformed it over the years from a knife into a trowel. My father intuitively recognized that in life there are different seasons for different pursuits. […]
Against the Flow
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Man of the In-Between
[…]necessary to the securing of peace. So it was in entering the Promised Land — and at Christ’s first coming — and so will it be at His second advent. That’s at least part of the reason why (on a lesser plane, of course) we need the military services in our country and a military science department on our campus. Depravity–and the bully syndrome–will be with us until Jesus comes back. Hence the warrior spirit must be righteously nurtured. There is a necessary place for it in a liberal arts program. A thousand years after David faced the giant at […]
Leadership without Coercion
[…]I want you to know that I am a Christian. I accepted Jesus because of what you said to us on your first day in the battalion and how you backed it up with your life.” He and I had never had a discussion about spiritual matters. We had a young chaplain in the battalion who did a wonderful job of ministry to soldiers. As a member of the staff, he attended our weekly meetings, and he asked if he could open them with prayer. I first asked the others who attended if any would be offended. After all, this […]
Three Words
[…]accident, and that you are under His protection will help calm your pulse as you move out on your first combat patrol. This confidence will help you do your duty as an officer–which is to do whatever is needed, whenever needed, regardless of your personal danger. You will find this confidence a continuous help and comfort as you walk into danger, and perhaps even more as you walk into danger again and again. “Jesus is Lord” will also affect how you fight, and how you train your soldiers to fight-with courage, skill, and aggressiveness, but also with compassion and restraint. […]
