Seeking Comfort “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.” – Isaiah 40:8 (NKJV) Comfort means different things to different people. For me, comfort can be a warm mug of hot chocolate on a cold dreary day. I also think of comfort when I […]
Laurie Davis
Letters from the Past: John, Jr endures heat-scorched road march
August 23, 1944Wednesday night Co. A, 8 Bn., 2nd Regt.Fort George Meade, MarylandU.S. Army Dear Folks, Here I am again. I just got back from bivouac a few hours ago. I cleaned my equipment and then took a shower. Boy, was that ever refreshing. I sure was tired. We started […]
Devotion: Acquiring Wisdom
Acquiring Wisdom “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” – Proverbs 2:6 (NIV) A good friend of mine recently asked me about wisdom. I loved that she came to me with this because it gave me pause. How do we acquire wisdom? I know many people […]
In My Opinion
In My Opinion I have to admit I have a few pet peeves, but the one weighing on my mind lately is what I call “the mask defeasance.” The havoc that wearing a mask to help control and stop Covid-19 has caused, in adults, seems so childish. I’m not talking […]
Devotion: Pray For and Support our Leaders
Pray For and Support our Leaders “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. (2) Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and […]
Letters from the Past: John, Jr has a problem with wrist watches
July 04, 1944Friday night Co. A, 8 Bn., 2nd Regt.Fort George Meade, MarylandU.S. Army Dear Ma and Pa, I am going to be on k.p. tomorrow, so I thought I would drop you a few lines tonight. Do you know that watch that I was telling you that I bought? […]
Devotion: Making Decisions
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘this is the way; walk in it.’” – Isaiah 30:21 (NIV) As a young widow, I found it hard to make decisions, any decision. I remember when every little thing was […]
Letters from the Past – John moves to new camp and isn’t impressed
June 29, 1944 Co. A, 8 Bn., 2nd Regt.Fort George Meade, MarylandU.S. Army Dear Ma, Pa, Effie, and Caroline, I arrived safely in camp today and had a little time before my time was up at noon. All we did today was have a physical examination and get straightened around […]
Letters from the Past – John, Jr shines during General’s inspection
April 30, 1944 Co. B 27th Bn. 5th Regt., I.R.T.CFort McClellan, AlabamaU.S. Army Dear Ma and Pa, Well here it is Sunday afternoon, and with some time on my hands, I’ve decided to write you folks, some letters. Yesterday, we were inspected by the General. Our Company was rated superior, […]
Devotion: FEELING HOPELESS
FEELING HOPELESS (6) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (7) And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) When a […]