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In the Presence of God
Last weekend, I journeyed to Lajitas, TX to run a 10k on the dry, desert trails of Big Bend State Park. It has been nearly two years since I ran a race, so the pain in my hips showed up…
Read MoreBurdened by 2025
One of the heaviest loads we bear as humans is grief. Grief is defined as “intense emotional suffering caused by loss, disaster, misfortune, etc.; a deep sadness.” The word comes from the Latin root meaning “to burden,” emphasizing the extreme…
Read MoreMy Story was Not Over
It was May 27th, 1998, and I felt like I was living in a deep, dark trench. I was finishing my sophomore year of college but had lost all awarded scholarships because of my heavy drinking and doing drugs nearly…
Read MoreTrauma Lesson
“For every soldier who serves in a war zone abroad, there are ten children who are endangered in their own homes.” – Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk My final spring semester started today for graduate school and the course Crisis…
Read MoreBack to School
One of the wonderful things scripture has taught me is that our brains have endless capabilities! We can continue learning and expanding our knowledge until we die. Solomon wrote in Proverbs 1: “for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of…
Read MoreImpact of Fatherlessness on a Son
The following paper was written by Hailey Turner, junior at Wilson Hill Academy. The Impact of Fatherlessness on a Son Visualize a scenario between a son and father. Together, both the son and father engage in activities such as going…
Read MoreEmotional Exhaustion
I write this mostly to those task-oriented, high-A personalities out there who, like me, can run ragged and deplete your energy quickly and feel emotional, physically, mentally, and spiritually exhausted!! So consider a question for me – “WHY?” Why do…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Brother!
Today would’ve been Keith’s 53rd birthday. Even after 28 years past his suicide I still acknowledge his birthday and still grieve for him. My children are reaching those mature years of their lives when they ask questions about him and…
Read MoreHard to Live in the Present
In the depths of my counseling courses this semester, I came across a beautiful excerpt by H.J.M. Nouwen that I want to share with you: It is hard to live in the present. The past and the future keep harassing…
Read MoreHealed People Heal People
Someone once said that “hurt people hurt people, but with God’s grace, healed people heal people.” I find this all too familiar and true! Paul advised in Romans 12:19-21 that we should not take revenge but instead leave room for…
Read MoreI know what it’s like to go to war…and be free!
In the middle of counseling training a few weeks ago, one of my peers reflected on a piece of testimony I shared about my childhood abuse and it made me really think. She said, “You know what it’s like to…
Read MoreWarrior News – March 2024
We have exciting news to share with you this month as God opens doors for our ministry to help more people throughout the country. Take a look at our updates and let us know how we can help you or…
Read MoreDo We Engage or Do We Avoid?
This morning, I sit in my classroom reflecting on a conversation I had with a man at the Passion Conference I attended last week. It was my third day serving, and I was already worn out from the early morning…
Read MoreGod is Leading You
Even if you are not reading your Bible daily, God is leading you and guiding you each and every day with people, choices, and opportunities He puts in front of you. In our society we have learned to react instead…
Read MoreForgiving the Abuser
When I was five years old, I was sexually abused by a family member. The abuse occurred for two years until the predator moved away, but the occasional visits and family get-togethers remained stressful and brought me extreme anxiety. I…
Read MoreYouth Suicide
Take two minutes this evening and think about a young person in your life that could be struggling with depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts. Maybe they haven’t seemed themselves lately. Pray for them. Pick up the phone and call them…
Read MoreDoes God Exist?
In life, there is a moral code, the universal law that governs the safety, security, and goodness of humanity. Laws that state to not lie, steal, and murder. The moral code stems from the divine creator and the universal lawgiver,…
Read MoreAn Exegetical Paper on Romans 3:9-11
In Romans 3:9-11, Paul writes, “What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; as it is written: “There is no righteous person, not even…
Read MoreWhat is the Gospel?
John 3:16 is the decree of the Gospel proclaimed by Jesus Christ. It is so simple even a child could grasp it. So, what is the Gospel? Well, the Gospel is summarized into three suppositions: (a) God is holy (b)…
Read MoreJanuary 2023 Newsletter
Warriors for God is so excited to release our first newsletter! We hope you will take the time to read about what our ministry is passionate about, what we’ve been up to, and what we plan to do in 2023….
Read MoreOur Detox Adventure
My perspective on health was extremely influenced by my two body-building brothers I admired during my childhood. I saw them eat tons of protein and cut out junk food to build muscle to achieve their ideal bodies. When I lost…
Read MoreA Warrior for God
In Biblical times, a Warrior for God was one who followed the hundreds of laws set forth during the time of Moses, including the sacrifices required throughout the year. It was a daunting task! When Jesus spoke to the Pharisees,…
Read MoreGrief is Not an Event
The holidays can be challenging for those who have experienced loss. A deep sadness clouds our minds, hardens our hearts, and steals our joy during a season that is meant to represent peace and hope. Grief is not an event…
Read MoreChoose Joy
Are you facing challenges in your life right now? Jesus told his disciples in John 16:33 that they will face trouble and persecution but reminded them that He has overcome the world. When we focus on the pain and the…
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