Letters to Soldiers

What Matters: Veteran's Day Special with Sgt Vernon Samuels & Twana James

From Veteran's Day, November 11, 2010, listen to the spiritual side of war from Iraq War veteran, Retired Sergent First Class Vernon Samuels. Award winning journalist Twana James spoke to Samuels about his experience praying with his fellow soldiers in the field during the height of the war. His unit included soldiers of all different faiths and backgrounds, yet during time of war they would come together to pray before heading out on their mission. You'll find out how the experience changed him, his prayer life, and his...

Also labeled: Prayables Radio, Prayer for a Soldier, Veterans Day, Twana James, Vernon Samuels

Battle Cries

Battle Cries War ravaging within me.Peck, peck, pecking away, every time my phone moans.Every time I wonder, "Where is my child now?"This is war.Every time I beg You to keep them safe.Every time the news has a new tally to share.A new...

Also labeled: Prayer for Parents, Prayer for a Soldier, Soldier Prayer, Prayer, Patriotism, America

A Soldier's Story

A Soldier's Story Bless the soldiers who sacrifice,who serve and do us proud.Protect these home-grown heroesout there in a foreign field,on the front lineswhere fear and fate intersect.Place them in Your perpetual care. Bring them back to us intact,back to the warmth of home,the smell of fresh bread,

Also labeled: Soldier Prayer, Prayer for a Soldier, Prayer, Patriotism, Veterans Day, America, Ruth Williams