When Christmas Came Before Halloween
By wasil2 min read
Life as a military wife is not easy. Penny L. Hunt tells a story about how fellow military wives came to her rescue one season before Christmas.
Soldier
A soldier is a defender of our freedoms, and he or she is deserving of all our respect, admiration, and gratitude for being willing to sacrifice so much for us every day.
Our Returning Troops: Vet with PTSD Comforted by Therapy Dog
By Randy Dexter8 min read
Struggling with PTSD and alcohol abuse, Iraq veteran Randy Dexter was desperate for help. Could a dog named Ricochet come to his rescue?
Deployment Distress
By Edie Melson2 min read
Guideposts blogger and military mom Edie Melson experienced an emotional case of vertigo after her Marine Corps son was deployed. She sought anything to steady her. That turned out to be her faith and the Psalms.
Guideposts: Veterans’ Stories
By Brett Leveridge3 min read
Military outreach and supporting our troops has long been a key part of our mission here at Guideposts. With Veterans Day approaching, we’re pleased to share with our readers these photographs of Guideposts employees and their relatives, who served our country with valor and distinction.
Help from Blue Star Mothers of America
By Edie Melson2 min read
If you have a family member who has enlisted in the military, check out Blue Star Mothers of America for support and help, says military mom and Guideposts blogger Edie Melson.
Joining the Military
By Edie Melson4 min read
When Guideposts blogger Edie Melson’s son decided to join the military as a marine right out of high school, it was a tough decision for her to accept. Here’s how she coped.
Boot Camp Prayers
By Edie Melson2 min read
When Guideposts blogger Edie Melson became a military mom in 2006, she turned to prayer to cope with her son’s departure for Marine Corps boot camp.
When I Just Feel Angry
By Edie Melson2 min read
Anger is an emotion just like any other. Here are ways to take a closer look at your anger and learn from it. Perhaps move beyond it and grow closer to God.
Be Thankful for Today
By Edie Melson2 min read
Guideposts blogger and military mom Edie Melson learned a very important lesson when her son was deployed to the Middle East. Even though she feared for his safety, there was still something to be thankful for each day.
With God, All Prayers Matter
By Edie Melson2 min read
Military mom and Guideposts blogger Edie Melson used to think God didn’t bother so much with small prayer requests. Only big ones. Then she realized, all prayers are important to God.
Helping Yourself by Helping Others
By Edie Melson8 min read
When Edie Melson’s Marine son was deployed, she wanted nothing more than to sit alone and worry. But God had other plans for her.
The Righteousness of God
By Edie Melson2 min read
Military mom Edie Melson reflects that when families are fearful for their soldiers, to remember the righteousness and protection of God.
