Words Count
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.’’ – Proverbs 15:4 I grew up in a home where we watched our language, and using a swear word would…
Tough Teaching for Parents
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “ . . . . but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” — Romans 5:4 What would happen…
Tribute to a Great Military Wife (and Mom)
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Editor's Note: In honor and memory of my Mom, who passed away two years ago, I am re-posting this article. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death…
What Not to Say
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. – Colossians 4:6 I’ve made a list of things people…
“The War Within: Finding Hope for Post-Traumatic Stress”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not…
“Rise Up! For Dads Who Want to Lead Boldly”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. – Psalm 119:105 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds . . .…
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…
Seemed Innocent Enough . . .
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. But a man who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. — Proverbs 6:32 It seemed innocent enough. He was driving to military training in another state---and stopped…
Dad, I just want you to hold me!
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” —Jeremiah 31:3 I remember my Dad, an imperfect but very faithful man. Married…
Jesus at Your Wedding
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready.” — Revelation 19:7 We’ve watched…