A Family Was Never Meant to Live in Isolation

When you signed up for the military, you had to count the cost and consider how your decision would impact your life. If you were married before this decision, my guess is you discussed the impact this would make with your spouse. If you met your spouse after your military...

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Turning bad into good!

I recently heard in the news about a county Sheriff who was found guilty of embezzling department funds to use for personal expenses.  When I heard the name of the Sheriff, I was surprised to hear it was someone I knew from high school.  There is little doubt that this will most likely...

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4 Creative Ways to Support Your Military Spouse at Home

Have you ever wondered why so many articles are written about how to support a spouse who is away on a deployment? Me too, so my team took some time to put together some helpful suggestions on what the spouse who is away on a deployment or an extended training...

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How to Wow Your Spouse From a Distance

Knowing exactly what to send to your spouse while you are away is not always second nature, but it does not have to be over-complicated! I have gathered some good recommendations of what to send to make that distance that much easier. If you’re ready to wow your spouse, read...

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A New Day Has Come

This is my first blog entry for the past several months.  I have wanted to blog more consistently but my busy schedule has caused me to channel my energies elsewhere.  Despite being pulled in many directions, I have been able to attain some of my personal goals.  The first one is being promoted to...

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Four Pieces of Advice that will Transform your Marriage

You’re not alone if you sometimes feel that the advice out there for couples of faith, especially those in the military, can feel a little trite, a little dried up and stale. What I have learned is that often the best pieces of advice are not new, but there are...

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Military Families Face High Levels of Stress and Anxiety

It is not just highly driven health care professionals, corporate executives, or even artists and performers who experience stress and anxiety. As part of a military family, you know firsthand that stress and anxiety are physical, emotional and psychological problems that can have a negative impact on your marriage. As...

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Military Men and Women, Your Marriage Can Work!

Despite what statistics may indicate and what societal pressures may be for couples who are in a military marriage, the fact is that it can work for you. It’s easy to miss the stories of families who are sticking together despite the statistics that seem to work against them. Here...

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How Military Families Can Identify the Physical Signs of Stress

So you’re stressed. You’re not alone. Military spouses face an enormous amount of stress and pressure as a result of the ongoing demands that military life requires. Many military families have very strong marriages in response—because they are that much more intentional and work toward overcoming and improving their lives...

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