Family

Daddy, I Don't Want You to Go Back!
Cindy Wesley shares some of the positive aspects her family experienced when her husband, Eric was deployed.

Daddy's Letter to Son
LTC Frank Gray's letter to his son explaining why he is back in the Army.

Double Duty for a Solo Spouse
an excerpt from Hope for the Home Front: Winning the Emotional and Spiritual Battles of a Military Wife by Marshéle Carter Waddell.

God's Children
Some insight into the daily sacrifices of military children.

Heroes on the Homefront

Lost Shoes
The girls came running back to the dusty camper after a long frolic at the swings and slides.

Re-entry Reminders
Some suggestions for managing the process of re-entry.

The Stretch mark Sorority - Celebrating Motherhood
Mothers share the responsibility of raising children to know and love our Lord.

Stewards of God's Image
There's a special challenge for single Christian women serving in the military, particularly for those entrusted with leadership responsibilities.

What a Discovery!
A military dad shares what he experienced at Spring Canyon's Father Teen Adventure.

Who Can Find an Excellent Military Wife?
A paraphrased version of portions of Proverbs 31.

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