PT Military

A picture of heaven: a place of diversity...

Until we dismount at Fiddler's Green . . .

If you still wonder, Is this for me?

Do you remember that drill instructor? You know the one...

But it's nothing compared to the power of the resurrected and living Lord Jesus in your life...

So be at peace with each other and be at peace with yourself, for God is at peace with you in Christ Jesus...

But what happens when our memories fade?

“Hosanna!” It's a cry to the Lord that says, “Save us!”

Do you have prized possessions that you display for all to see?

Do you know what the word prodigal means?

Jesus teaches us that when we see and hear about natural disasters or war or unusual suffering and death, we need to repent, and then know that we are forgiven.

Where is home?

Have you ever felt like you're standing alone on the battlefield of life?

So, where are you going?

His grace is sufficient for you.

His grace is sufficient for you.

Whatever vocation God has called us to, we can confidently say to him, “Yes! Here am I. Send me!”

What are you looking for in a marriage?

People will reject you because they reject Christ, but Jesus will never reject you.

Galatians 3:26,27 reminds us that even though we are baptized into a battlefield—where we are constantly bombarded by the attacks of the devil—we are also baptized into Christ. Jesus doesn't leave us alone.

Live in your baptismal identity today and every day.

Today we hear about the most important rescue operation in history.

Do you feel that you are right where you need to be?

Do you sing? In our devotion today, the Lord God gives us as Christians good reasons to stand up and burst into song.

Do you sing? In our devotion today, the Lord God gives us as Christians good reasons to stand up and burst into song.

In Luke 3, John the Baptist says to you and to me, “Repent for the forgiveness of your sins.”

During this week of Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for? How has God blessed you?

Wait for that day when Jesus comes from the skies in his love and mercy to bring you home to eternal life in heaven.

You already know the outcome of what's going to happen to you.

How has God been generous to you? How might he use you to be generous to others to support their physical needs? And how might he use you to be generous to them so their spiritual needs might also be met?

At some time in the future, someone will stand over your grave and be sad.

Which freedoms are you willing to sacrifice for someone else's soul?

Which freedoms are you willing to sacrifice for someone else's soul?

The sword of God—his powerful Word, which pierces to the depths of our souls and reveals the darkness inside....

Duty. Honor. Loyalty. Sacrifice. Discipline. For those of you who serve or have served in our nation's armed forces, you know the importance of these values...

The special forces of heaven—even though we cannot see them—are operating on our behalf, and their job is to protect us and fight for us so we know we are not alone in the fight.

Jesus says, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.” Humility, then, seeks forgiveness for the sin of pride. Humility looks to Christ for that forgiveness.

The apostle Paul tells us that our true enemy is the devil, but God supplies all we need to combat him.

Whatever Jesus chooses to do with his almighty power, he does it well.

Today we learn about a way to read our Bibles prayerfully from Martin Luther, called “Luther's four strands.”

When it comes to religion or spiritual growth, there are a lot of choices out there for you. But Jesus gives us the only Way, the only Truth, the only Life, the only bread—and those are his words of promise, as they are taught and preached in their truth and purity.

What do we eat when our souls and our hearts growl, reminding us of this aching hole that longs to be filled with the bread of forgiveness for that guilt?

“God won't give you more than you can handle.” Maybe someone has said this to you. Is that something God has promised us?

You are surrounded. You are surrounded by people who don't necessarily share your morals, values, or faith in Jesus. And yet our Lord Jesus says to you and me today, “Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”

God has generously given us all that we need. We will now be generous to others in every way.

Are you tired? I'm sure that you are. You need rest—not just physical rest but spiritual rest.

So, what is it that qualifies us to share Jesus with other people?

Focus on the commanding officer's orders and share the gospel. Endure any hardship that may come as a result of sharing that message.

Sometimes, in God's wisdom, he allows us to suffer because it is necessary for us so we repent. When we repent and turn to the Lord, our God of compassion faithfully forgives our sin every single day.

When you are weathering the storms of life, know that Jesus is in the boat with you.

Today we use the words of the apostle Paul to say a prayer of thanks for you who are serving in our nation's military. We also say a prayer of thanks for military spouses, military parents, and military children, in addition to those of you who have served and continue to serve in other ways.