Fear of Dying
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Then He said to them all: “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wants to save…
Tribute to a Great Military Wife (and Mom)
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Editor’s Note: In memory and honor of my Mom, who passed away a year ago, I am re-posting this writing from last summer. Precious in the sight of the LORD…
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…
“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…
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…
Choosing Hope
What is it that you hope for? Perhaps it is the safety of your spouse, or for an easy transition after deployment, or for a certain assignment. Or could it be that you have been walking in difficulty for so long that you are finding it difficult to hope at all? If you find your faith giving way to doubt, you are not alone.
Family Values
One of the joys of traveling and meeting with military families is hearing the stories of how they are raising their children during these tumultuous times. Many of our families are being very intentional—making sure that their Christian faith is lived out as a priority no matter the demands of military duty. It is very encouraging, and humbling, to see this current generation of service members and their spouses being so diligent to teach the ways of the Lord to their children . . .