Color Me Patriot
“A patriot wraps himself around the flag to defend it; a scoundrel wraps it around himself to defend himself” -Anonymous
I’ve grown to enjoy the day when we celebrate another year in the history of our nation. I like walking down to the park, listening to the music, watching the multitude of flags flying from car hoods and childrens' hats...... >Read More
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The Christmas Story
The Gospel according to Luke (Luke 2:1-20)
About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was the governor of Syria. Everyone had to travel to his hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem in Judah, David's hometown,...... >Read More
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Filling the Void
My military career was off to a great start. I was on the college rowing team, had the position of Recruit Section Commander, and was performing well academically. I was popular with many great friends. I had everything going for me and life couldn’t be much better.
Yet I still felt empty inside. It was as... >Read More
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success,
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Why Did God Allow This Disaster? Talk about it.
On January 12, 2010 a devastating earthquake hit Haiti just a few miles south of the capitol. The US Geological Survey reports that the initial quake registered 7.0 on the Richter scale, with aftershocks registering as high as 5.9. The Richter scale considers 7.0 a major quake and notes that at 5.9 even the aftershock “can cause major damage...... >Read More
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Haiti,
Karen Schenk,
Men,
Women
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New Authority for a Marine
"Who am I to counsel and advise 600 men?" I asked myself. "And what really are my values?" I had never examined my beliefs before. But now that I had been promoted to lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, I felt I had to.
At Annapolis, I was put in charge of a battalion of midshipmen--about 600 men. I... >Read More
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Muriel Larson,
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9/11 and You
My sister had a 9:00 a.m. appointment at the World Trade Center.
On September 12.
Since September 11, 2001, I've often wondered what might have happened had her appointment been a day earlier or the terrorist attacks a day later. I could have been walking the streets of New York City with her picture.
What were your feelings that tragic...... >Read More
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Share Your Prayer Concerns (Military Lives)
Can we pray for you? Millions of people around the world believe in the power of prayer. If you are facing a difficult time in your life we would love the opportunity to pray for you.
Requests sent to us will not be posted on the website. A prayer mentor will respond to your request. Whenever possible we pray for... >Read More
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Getting Over the Holiday Blues
Need to talk? Power to Change offers a free mentoring program where you can talk... >more
In Search of the Christmas Spirit
The holidays can be challenging. If you need someone to talk to,... >more
What Do You Fear?
