And so the story went…..
The beautiful princess, with her hair wet, matted and stuck to her face, stood silent staring at the huge altar before her. Her golden scepter in hand was of no use here, and she knew it. She fell to her knees in shame and despair. How did she get to this [...]

Submitted by Wendy Olmeda, PWOC Administrative Coordinator, Fort Belvoir
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Romans 14:17 NKJV
There are many worthwhile benefits of living by the Holy Spirit.  Sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of these benefits perhaps maybe because [...]

Submitted by Rhonda Mixon, PWOCI Titus II Advisor
There is much discussion among theologians concerning the exact date that Jesus Christ was born.   It is human nature to attempt validation of a historical event.  Perhaps we should remain more focused on the fact that without Jesus’ death, there would be no focus on His birth.  Jesus [...]

It’s easy to pick up a magazine on the way to the pool but most magazines we read contain worldly wisdom that leads us away from God’s heart and purposes. Why not grab God’s life giving Word and fill yourself with good things? Are you feeling down and discouraged? Let God’s Word guide you and [...]

“… the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” James 1:20
James 1:20 has long been a most needed memory verse for me. I even personalize it by putting my name in the place of “man”. As of late, however, perhaps writing out the verse on another sticky note stuck in my kitchen [...]

Change – nobody likes it except a baby with a dirty diaper. In the military change is a frequent part of life. Do you deal with it at some times with peace and calmness and then at others with anxiety, worry, and panic? Why is it that we end up dealing with change in either [...]

“But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.” Romans 3:21
In the story of “The Chronicles of Narnia,” the land of Narnia is under the power and spell of the witch who keeps Narnia in perpetual winter. But, as Aslan the lion [a [...]

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6
A few days ago I began experiencing symptoms of anxiety: rapid heart rate, fuzzy thinking, and irritability. When I tried to figure out the source of my stress, I realized I wasn’t pressured at all – I was thirsty and [...]