Feb
23
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Behold, children are a gift of the LORD. . . — Psalm 127:3 Two homes, two totally different families. One is an Air Force family residing in England, with two boys. The other is an Army family living in Germany boasting of two girls. Even [...]
Feb
16
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants [...]
Feb
13
WWII and Beyond — A Story of Commitment
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. . . . Love never fails.” — 1 Corinthians 13:7,8 Editor’s Note: This devotional was originally posted on February 14, 2008. Because we are approaching Valentine’s Day, which has its challenges and [...]
Feb
2
Hellos and Good-byes
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Love is patient, love is kind. — I Corinthians 13:4 I’m not sure that communication in marriage comes easily for anyone, but I got some good advice early on which has served me well. If I were to summarize what I learned in one word [...]
Jan
2
“Riddle of the Sphinx” — Thoughts on Long-Distance Motherhood
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Editor’s Note: For those of you who follow Heather Morgan’s writings, this is her most recent blog entry which she has graciously shared with our EorP audience. Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me . . . I lie down and sleep; [...]
Dec
29
Military Wives Choir – A Beautiful Ending to 2011
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. — Romans 15:5,6 It’s all [...]
Dec
15
What Did You Expect?
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition [...]
Dec
12
Christmas Presence
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” —2 Corinthians 9:15 Is this the Bible verse that you normally think of when you think of Christmas? Probably not . . . . Traditionally we go to the second chapter of Luke and begin with, “In [...]
Dec
1
Holidays in a War Zone
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Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. — I Thessalonians 5:18 “Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart” was the praise chorus ringing in my head, but I was having a hard time. [...]
Nov
28
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry . . .” — James 1:19 “Communication is a lot like tennis. One person begins the conversation by making a statement, and then perhaps [...]