A Questionable Life
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Dear Chaplain
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Soldier and Christian
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Professional Perspectives for Senior Officers
[…]for counsel, even if you must do this by longdistance communications. Your relationship with your spouse GENESIS 2:24. (also quoted by Paul in Ephesians 5:31) Upon marriage, God looks at husband and wife as one flesh. This is the next most important relationship after their relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Marriage partners should continually reflect on the dimensions of: 1) leaving, 2) cleaving, and 3) being one flesh. This relationship needs constant attention in the demanding environment of senior leadership. EPHESLANS 5:21-33. How are we to love our spouses? This Scripture sets forth some of God’s primary commands for […]
Smart Christian Giving
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What is Stewardship?
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Returning Home
[…]Returning spouses should respect the decisions made in their absence and be positive about their spouse’s accomplishments. Troops may return home only to discover their spouses have become more confident and independent. They’ve had to operate alone during the months apart, and have grown by the experience. Feeling Like an Outsider Some soldiers hesitate to re-enter the family system since it’s not easy to pick up where they left off. They may feel like an outsider or appear indecisive. Perhaps the best way to return is initially as an honored guest– expecting their children to turn to the remaining spouse […]
Excellent Military Wife
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Double Duty
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Re-entry Reminders
[…]may need space–let them have as much time as needed. Realize you will never understand all your spouse has been through. Military spouses may have nightmares. Don’t panic. If a soldier doesn’t want to talk, don’t push. Re-union is difficult! Stay calm and don’t give up!! Finally, all of you, live 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 […]
The Role of Faith
[…]separated from the ones they love may make people think about what life would be like if the spouse didn’t come back, especially if the spouse is in harm’s way. The complete lack of control over the situation produces feelings of anxiety. David Paap says that “The only practical escape from this vicious cycle of anxiety is a spiritual one: trust in God. . . . Faith and trust differ from human optimism or self-confidence in that they are not the result of human effort or reliance upon anything within ourselves.”3 Paap is convinced that faith is the most important […]
Heroes on the Homefront
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