JOHN 16:33 Peace as the Absence of Hostility At times, “peace” indicates the absence of hostilities. In texts where the term “peace” contrasts with warfare, it likely communicates a mere cessation of warfare instead of friendship (Deut 20:10; Judg 4:17; 21:13; 1 Sam 7:14; 1 Kgs 2:5; 5:12; Jer 25:37; Ezek 7:25; Mic 3:5). Ecclesiastes … More Saturday’s Soldiers Devotional – 12/30/2023
Almost everyone knows of D-Day and the great push across France and Belgium to liberate Europe. Few however know of the grueling battle for the town of St Lo, France that allowed the Allied forces to begin their campaign to ultimate victory. The American Forces in Action volume noted, for “the American soldiers, it had … More Saturday’s Soldiers Devotional – PLUS – 12/09/2023
1 Thessalonians 5:17 Ephesians 6:11 Ephesians 6:13 . The Spiritual Battle 1 Kings 18:1–46, Mark 10:17–52, Proverbs 4:8–17 Sometimes our work for God requires severe actions. In these times—ones that we can’t possibly prepare for—we need to rely on the Spirit and its work to empower us. I have always admired Elijah the prophet because … More Saturdays Soldiers Devotional-Plus – 11/18/2023
(Delayed this posting due to internet issues again and adapted it for Soldier Saturday) Few “theologians” I know would associate Reformation Day with Military Service but bear with me I think I can make the case. ROMANS 13:1 says Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of … More Saturdays Soldiers Devotional- 11/11/2023
WHITE FLAG OF SURRENDER “It is fatal to enter a war without the will to win it.” Douglas MacArthur In the military having to raise a white flag usually designates a call for a temporary truce or that your side has lost the battle. Surrender is never something that a service member or army expects … More Saturday’s Soldier Devotional – PLUS – 10/28/2023
** Day late due to internet interruption 🙄 . When one considers the ministry of Jesus there are three (3) obvious choices to attest to it. He was either a Liar, a Lunatic, or He truly was the Lord of Hosts. Throughout history, certain men have risen to prominence claiming to be the great hope, … More Saturday’s Soldier Devotional – PLUS – 10/21/2023
The article below is not the best research or written but the subject matter is worth noting. MACV-SOG: The Vietnam-Era Special Operators You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Numbers 31:6-12 NUMBERS 31 War sucks, one need only look at the nightly news and see the horrible images coming from the Gaza Strip to know that this is true. I know of no soldier/service member who wants war except the deranged. However, as is the case with Israel if you must go to war … More Saturday’s Soldier Devotional – PLUS – 10/14/2023
When your mind wanders and you forget to hit “publish” your post is a day late 🙃 You may be wondering why start today’s devotional with a scene from the movie Glory? Well first off it’s a favorite of mine, and I think the lesson the movie shows is most applicable today. In it the … More Saturday’s Soldier Devotional – PLUS – 08/19/2023
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