Armed Forces
Topics addressing the courage and faith of our Armed Forces.
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Thoughts on Veterans Day by Veteran’s Wife, Carrie Daws
Today, I’m delighted to introduce to you, Carrie Daws. She’s the wife of a military veteran and a mother of three teens. An award-winning author of eleven books, you’ll find words to encourage and equip via her speaking, her writing, and on Carrie’s wonderful blog. She kindly accepted my request to guest post here for Veterans Day. In addition, Carrie is giving away an enormously generous gift. One reader will win five copies of The Warrior’s Bride: Biblical Strategies to Help the Military Spouse Thrive to distribute however they wish. More details about that later. For now, enjoy reading Carrie’s thoughts on Veterans Day. Thoughts on Veteran Day by…
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WWII Veteran’s Letter and His Service Inspire Us
No matter how big or small we think our contribution is in life, this WWII veteran's letter and service inspires us all to give our best. The letter was written just before WWII Navy sailor, Charles H. Walker took part in the invasion at Normandy.
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The National D-Day Memorial: Clearly a Worthwhile Journey
by Sally Matheny A Foggy Beginning The fog on June 5 of our family vacation, reminded me of another foggy June 5. Our trip to Virginia, in the summer of 2015, began on a sunny note, but quickly immersed under thick clouds and drizzling rain. The dreary weather lounged with us almost every day in the Shenandoah Valley. The morning of our departure, June 5, the dense fog finally rose just enough to scout over the trees. The rain ceased. Wanting to squeeze in one more activity before checking out, we raced to the chairlift located on the property. By the time we reached the summit, the weather changed. A…
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Memorial Day: Respect and Remember
by Sally Matheny Memorial Day is a time to respect and remember those who served and died for our country. They defended our right to worship freely and our right to speak publicly. They carried arms in hopes that we would not have to; but also, they protected our right to bear arms if so choose. Even though most of them did not know us, they helped to shield us from evil. They fought with all their might for liberty even though it cost them their own. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 Our fallen heroes would want…
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Commemorating Christmas in Bastogne 1944–Book Review of No Greater Valor
by Sally Matheny No Greater Valor commemorates Christmas at Bastogne Seventy years ago, German troops outnumbered and surrounded the US troops in Bastogne, Belgium. Hopes of a silent night diminished. However, not only did the U.S. troops hold fast to their faith and courage, they witnessed divine miracles that Christmas. They held Bastogne. Dr. Jerome Corsi, author of six New York Timesbest-selling books, extensively researched numerous WWII resources including military documents, personal diaries and letters. The result of his research is his latest book, No Greater Valor: The Siege of Bastogne and the Miracle That Sealed Allied Victory.” “Battles are won…
