Have you ever been put in a situation that is beyond your control? In Matthew 6:25-30, Jesus calls us to a life of simplicity. We are called to be free in Christ. All He asks us to do is follow Him. Why do the ...

This year, I had the opportunity to lead a session at The Roots Seminar at the University of Jamestown. Roots is a student-led ministry organization that plans worship services, lock-ins and other community eve...

Since I was a young boy, I have enjoyed watching cooking shows. In the beginning of the cooking show genre, there were not very many chefs who had their own shows on TV. I remember watching "Yan Can Cook,"...

The divine moral order established by God at creation has set morality and ethics in place. There is one moral code by which we we are to live. That code is spelled out in God's Word. It is displayed in the Ten...

I believe the Protestant Principle has helped to fragment the church more than any other factor to date. What originally started as a reformation movement to get back to the heart of the Christian faith has ser...

Personal courage is not the absence of fear; rather, it is the ability to put fear aside and do what is necessary. It takes two forms, physical and moral. Good leaders demonstrate both. Physical courage is the ...

Integrity demands that one always act according to personal and professional principles. It means being morally complete and behaviorally upright. As contrasted with honor, integrity signifies a character manif...

Honor is one of those words that many use but few try to define. You see it carved on public buildings or on local war memorials. You can read about it in books and hear it used in everything from speeches to c...

The military is often referred to as "the service." We work for—that is, we serve—the United States. Selfless service means doing what is right for the nation, the Army, the organization, and fellow...

Respect for individuals forms the basis for the rule of law, the very essence of what makes America. In the Army, respect means recognizing and appreciating the inherent dignity and worth of all people. This va...