In the US military, a permanent move is called a PCS (permanent change of station). We are gearing up for a move to Okinawa, Japan, where we will live for the next three years. As we prepare for a move, we have lots of emotions. As usual, our kids need more hugs and a slower […]
How to Pray for Christian Military Families
If you are burdened to pray for a service member or his/her family who is deployed, what would you say? Consider that far more important than their physical safety is their walk with God. Make that the focus of your prayer, most of the time. [Note: I use the masculine gender because my husband is […]
Children, Friends, and the Military
On Tuesday we talked about the challenge of developing Christ-honoring relationships while in a military community. Today I want to think about how my obedience to God in this area affects how I parent my children. First, my children learn about friends by my example. They are listening to what I talk about with my […]
The Christian Military Spouse
This will be the first in a loosely related, occasional series. I am the military spouse of a US Air Force officer. I sometimes hesitate to write on military matters, because as a pediatrician, my husband has overseas assignments that are typically semi-voluntary, humanitarian (not in war zones), and short (less than six weeks). Because […]
