An Interview With An Officer

The Biblical Perspective of a Military Veteran Why don’t we get another person’s perspective? My last post was about ministry and serving in the Military, but today, I continue that discussion with an interview I conducted with my Father, a retired 25-year veteran officer in the US Air Force.  He discusses his thoughts and beliefs...

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Ministry In The Military

There's no atheists in the foxhole.  You may have heard the famous phrase, “There’s no Atheists in the Foxhole,” which basically says that those facing war tend to seek for God’s supernatural hand of protection. This isn't universally the case, but the point that I am trying to make is that we in the military typically have a more...

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Holidays in a Military Home

With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, I thought I would explain a little about what it is like to experience a holiday in a military family.  One thing that I have to clarify is that not all military families are the same. Yes, we all share some common attributes and habits, but every family has their own way of life that...

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Vacations As a Military Kid

Do military folk even get vacations? Very simply put, yes we do. Active duty personnel work hard and long - just like civilians - and also get vacation time - just like civilians. We are given a set amount of days off, and we try to make every moment of those days count. So then what do we do? Often times, military families take their...

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