A Higher Level of Readiness
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. – I Peter 3:15 We met with them…
Happily Ever After?
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. — Matthew 5:3,4 In just about every…
True Freedom
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. —John 8:36 I opened my email first thing this morning and read a message from a sweet military…
“God Bless America”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD . . . . — Psalm 33:12 It’s a song, a famous song, but did you know that it really is…
Hebrews 10:25 Encouragement
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. — Exodus 20:8 Like most of you I have been TDY or deployed more times than I can count—away from my own…
“Whose Arm Doth Reach the Ocean Floor”
Editor’s Note: Excellent or Praiseworthy is privileged to post a devotional written by Heather, oldest daughter of Angus and Denise McColl, the family whom I wrote about in an Excellent or Praiseworthy posting entitled, "What Would It Look Like?" I…
Moving Experiences
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. — Psalm 121:8 Some PCS moves you anticipate—others come as a surprise. Some moves are a relief—others…
Faith That is Bulletproof
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Unless the LORD had helped me, I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave. I cried out, ‘I am slipping!’ but Your unfailing love, O LORD, supported…
Askin’ for Trouble!
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength! — Proverbs 24:10 Think back to your childhood for a moment. After doing something you would come to…
The ABCs of Long-Distance Parenting
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Editor’s Note: While not every deployed couple has children at home, the themes and applications in this writing are common in long-distance relationships. Behold, children are a gift of the…