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Leadership Q&A

[…]bring against him was against his faith–his God. Another lesson from Daniel is that despite the forces arraigned against him, he was open about his faith. Daniel was no coward, even though he knew that the cost could be high–even death. As modern day Daniels, we can’t be covert about our faith, and must not be ashamed of the name of Jesus. Using wisdom and discernment throughout our lives, we are told to be bold and courageous. Jesus has called us to take a stand in such a time as this. Laying low, and compromising are outside of our calling. […]

Lead Your Child to Christ

[…]earlier, such as lying, stealing, disobeying, etc.] I know that Jesus died on the cross to pay for all my sins. I ask You to forgive me of my sins. I believe that Jesus died for me and rose from the dead, and I accept Him as my Savior. Thank You for loving 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 […]

What’s Your Altitude

[…]too high on yourself. Your attitude right now is not like Jesus’ attitude. Lower yourself, push forward on the stick, and get yourself back to “nap of the earth” flying where Jesus Himself flew as the chief servant. Remember why we just celebrated Christmas. It is all about a great God who willfully humbled Himself by coming into our world through a manger–and eventually to a cross to be our ultimate example, and most importantly our Savior. As we start this new year, let’s strive to model His life in our lives with the right […]

Home Front Holidays

[…]concern, you have decided to focus on your blessings and the joy of Lord. 4. Remember the reason for Christmas. It is the same this year as it ever was–Jesus was born a baby so that we could be His children. This foundation stands true whether you carry out your traditions or make new ones. When your celebrations center around Christ, others will notice. What an opportunity to share the reason for the hope that is in us! (1 Peter 3:15) Celebrating the holidays without your spouse is hard. To your children, though, it signals that the reason for our […]

Keep the End in Mind

[…]quit when your best intentions and plans don’t work out. Don’t turn back when life gets hard. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.(Jeremiah 29:11) If you say, “Lord, this is not what I expected,” His response will be “This is not the […]

Child Evangelism

[…]earlier, such as lying, stealing, disobeying, etc.] I know that Jesus died on the cross to pay for all my sins. I ask You to forgive me of my sins. I believe that Jesus died for me and rose from the dead, and I accept Him as my Savior. Thank You for loving 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 […]

How Should a Christian Live?

[…]which took place online between a West Point Cadet and COL Mike Tesdahl, provides food for thought for young Christians as well as for those who are trying to be a resource. Letter From a Cadet (via email) To whom this may concern (I think it may be someone called Papa T?): I’m not really sure why I am writing this. Actually, as I write I am scratching my head wondering what I am doing, but I feel strangely led to do it, so here I am. I grew up in a Christian home, and went to a private Christian […]

OCF and Leadership

[…]else to do the work. Servant leadership may mean sweeping the floor after the potluck. An Air Force major doing finances for the OCF Europe conference is exercising leadership. Coast Guard cadets running the children’s program at White Sulphur Springs Conference Center during the Easter retreat are exercising leadership. A colonel who has been selected for promotion to brigadier general acting as the registrar for a LEAD! is exercising leadership. An area coordinator organizing the leaders of all Christian ministries at the installation is exercising leadership. Our chief means of encouraging and equipping officers for biblical leadership and effective ministry […]

Six Generations: 1

[…]under his tutelage and spent quality time, over many weekends, sharing and modeling Christ for me and for other first year cadets. He also spent much of his free time with the more senior cadets who would be leading the ministry at West Point and then beginning their own ministries once they got into the Army. Jon then took me and several others as his charges (a fourth generation of believers), maturing believers who wanted to learn about and grow as Christians. This generational look at Jon’s spiritual impact on lives will be addressed more in the final part of […]

Six Generations: 2

[…]on a green Department of Defense routing slip to young Plebe Barry Willey twelve days before graduation day for the Class of 1969. WILLEY, 4TH CLASS, CO. G-1 Thru M/C (message center) Let it be now and henceforth known that you will report to room 3921 at 031525 June for Special Inspection. This order to be superceded only by someone with 6 stripes. Jonathan C. Shine Cdt Cpt, 2d Bn, 1st Regt. Commanding An order to report for Special Inspection strikes fear and anxiety into any plebe, especially when it comes from the Battalion Commander. I had gotten to know […]

Financial Responsibility for Children

[…]each month. The manager would write out tithe checks. This also doubled as accountability for us, and a faith lesson for him, having at least one of our children knowing exactly how much of our income we were giving to the Lord’s work. I have a small cubicle in my desk where I put bills and bank statements as they come in and they were to check periodically for bills to pay. It took some oversight and reminders to be certain everything was paid on time, and I remained the responsible party. Invaluable Lessons There were many interesting responses from […]

Situational Awareness

[…]neighborhood or at work, the sense of Christian community and accountability these small groups afford is invaluable. Do not neglect to form these groups in your units during long-term deployments. 2 – Live and Lead as a Christian.Be salt and light to those around you. Speak the truth expressed in the Bible. The implied task is to know the Bible, another benefit of your study groups. Then live as you speak, setting the moral example. Realize you won’t always be popular. Because you are a Christian some may not want to associate with you, but they may seek you out […]

What Are Parents to Do?

[…]We trusted in God, and three weeks later he returned to his platoon where he wanted to be. For Christmas, Darren revealed his heart by asking us to only send him used clothing that he could pass out to the poor villagers. We energized a lot of help for this, and Darren finally had to ask that we stop–the response from family and friends was overwhelming. Don did not miss a day praying on his knees, early each morning, claiming the precious words of Psalm 91. Nights, however, were sometimes tougher than the days. Roz would frequently wake up in […]

Letter to My Sergeant

[…]you choose life. LTC Stu McLennan, USA, served as an OCF area coordinator at Fort Leavenworth, Fort Carson and Fort Hood and was elected to the OCF Council Class of 2002. Stu culminated a 23 year career with battalion command, and retired 1 August 2001. Stu, wife Kay and son Logan reside in Copperas Cove, Texas. Their other two children, Stuart IV and Erin, attend the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, […]

The Role of Faith

[…]. . We must commit our loved ones wholly and unreservedly to God and leave them in his hands, transforming our anxiety for them into prayers on their behalf” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Tegel Prison, Berlin, Christmas Eve, 1944).1 The emptiness you feel when your spouse is gone can become a reminder to pray. Viktor Frankl, Holocaust survivor and Swiss psychiatrist, maintains that one can face any crisis if the person grasps some meaning or purpose in it.2 Many couples find meaning or purpose during times of separation by thinking more deeply about their spiritual lives, individually and on the family level. […]
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