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...

Duty begins with everything required by law, regulation and orders; but it includes much more than that. We do our work not just to the minimum standard, but also to the very best of our ability. Soldiers commi...

If you've served in church in any capacity for very long, you understand one thing very quickly: everything depends on volunteers. Whether you're in a church of 20, 200 or 2,000, the entire machine depends on t...

Quick BackdropIt happens to all of us—that occasion when you know you need to have personal quiet time or prayer time, but you don't know what to do. Without a plan, it's more likely that you will&nb...

"So Ananias went and entered the house. He laid his hands on Saul and said, 'Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way here, has sent me so you may regain your sight" (Acts 9:17).The su...

"You have to sort of let them make some of their own decisions. Me personally, I would love to be with him all the time and to be able to ground him and deal with his problems and do all of that stuff, but at s...