[…]you do is not about you. It’s about serving others. Everything you do is about taking care of others. It’s one of the reasons why a military career is so fulfilling. You have chosen a profession that fewer and fewer people in this country understand. Don’t waste time worrying about this–just do your duty with excellence. As an officer you have been given one of the greatest responsibilities that can ever be bestowed–trust for the sons and daughters of America. From the moment you set foot in a unit you will be expected to lead these soldiers. Their lives depend […]
[…]gone before in His power, to reach out to others with encouragement and engage in their lives. One of my favorite stories of obedient servants boldly stepping forward to answer God’s call to serve is the biblical account of the prophet Isaiah. He accepted the Lord’s commission to warn Judah about impending Babylonian captivity because of sin. Isaiah understood how God saw him and that his sin had been dealt with, “your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for” (Isaiah 6:7-8). Bolstered by the enormity of those truths, Isaiah confidently moved out with the Lord’s message of judgment, […]
[…]military we’re spoiled by being able to worship with all races in our local post chapels. Too often when we look off the post in the local community we don’t see the same thing. We need to show the world how wonderful and color blind the grace of God really is. Racism is not a new problem; it has been in the world as long as there have been races. Within the faith, though, there was a time when racism vanished. “For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing […]
[…]me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.” If you would like more information about Jesus Christ, His offer of free salvation, and answers to life’s many questions you may have, check out the Billy Graham Evangelical Association […]
[…]served as Commander-in-Chief of the Caribbean Command. General Harrison served as president of Officers’ Christian Fellowship from 1954 to 1972, and as president emeritus until his death in […]