Tag Archives: chaplaincy
The Joy of Your Presence: A Poem of Prayer
A sense of calm enveloped me in a gentle embrace That eroded the frantic terror that life’s movement weaves When skeptics mock and bullies impede running my race. Deriding study and laughing at knowledge, they bask In ignorance, and when … Continue reading
Prayer of a Veteran
A military veteran prays in Psalm 144. To be sure, this veteran/author may be the king (Verses 2 and 10 suggest at the least a petition on behalf of the king), but he still has trained for war and has … Continue reading
A Prayer for Evening Worshippers
The first time I led singing at church was on a Sunday evening. My father, who was the preacher, and several other men were out of town. A few minutes before the service was to begin, one of the elders … Continue reading
Prayer for Safety when Traveling to Worship
In early 2008, I was driving on a dirt road in Arizona near the border with Mexico when I had a flat tire as I crossed a dry gully. There was no cellphone signal. In the distance I could see … Continue reading
A Prayer on Veterans/Armistice Day
On this Veterans Day/Armistice Day weekend: “Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; he is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he … Continue reading
A Prayer as 2017 Ends
As 2017 winds to a close, I pause to ponder the blessings God has given me in 2017. I retired from a military career that last several years longer than I dreamed when I began. While that career took twists … Continue reading
Prayer when Hurricanes and Fires Destroy
As we contemplate the devastating losses experienced from flooding and wildfires in the United States, many are responding by donating money or supplies to charitable organization or donating their time to help clean up or rebuild. Many also are praying … Continue reading
Call for Fire Seminar 