Veterans Day

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,

Showing a Patriotic Spirit

Showing a Patriotic Spirit In my lifetime, I’ve heard countless stories about violations of human rights and civil rights. I’ve used my checkbook and my voice to support causes that uphold the political freedom of an individual, a group and a nation.  Yet...

A Blessing in Uniform

A Blessing in Uniform Please bless the strangerin the faded uniform.Give him the peaceof a career well-served,and a service completed.Give him my thanksfor the doors he opened,the paths he paved,the battles he spared us. Please bless the strangerin the muddy uniform.Hold her...

The Sacrifice of Strangers

The Sacrifice of Strangers Great Uncle Vic was married to Ruby only one year when he enlisted as a US soldier during World War II. He was probably younger than me when he came home on furlough and convinced his sister-in-law, Naomi, to go bowling with them. "C'mon," he said. "This may be the last chance you get to bowl with me." Naomi told me this story recently, adding, "I think he already knew somehow."

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...