A devotional to help military families stay connected during deployments

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Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us [...]

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“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Our family has a tradition of gathering around the Thanksgiving table and beginning our time together by sharing one thing that we’re grateful for [...]

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When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron Valley, where there was a garden which he and his disciples entered. —John 18:1
Down through the ages weapons have been crafted from nature’s own resources and evolved into mechanized tools with [...]

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All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. —2 Timothy 3:16
Have you ever heard the name Matthew Fontaine Maury? If you were ever stationed or [...]

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Editor’s Note: On December 18th of last year, we introduced you to Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives in a devotional posting called “Heartfelt Prayers.” Faith Deployed is such a wonderful book of devotionals published by Moody and written/edited by Jocelyn Green, the wife of [...]

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Editor’s Note:  I recently asked Diana Juergens, author of Wife of a Soldier, A Journey of Faith, to share with us her thoughts on parenting during deployment. Rich and Diana are the parents of eight daughters and have just completed their sixth (or is it seventh?) [...]

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“So they are no longer two, but one.  Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” —Matthew 19:6
Our ministry verse has been “With my mouth (also with my pen and my computer) I will make Your faithfulness known through all generations.”  (Psalm 89:1)  My [...]

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“You are like light for the whole world.  A city built on a hill cannot be hid.  No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl; instead it is put on the lampstand, where it gives light for everyone in the house.” — Matthew [...]

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“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
Because of my job assignment, I travel a lot—mostly airline travel. Consequently, I spend much time in airport terminals. This allows (forces) me to have time to meditate, to read, to ponder—and to wait. When I [...]