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 […]
Laurie Davis
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 […]
Letter from the Past – John Jr puts a camp bully in his place
Wednesday, March 08, 1944 Co. B 27th Bn. 5th Regt., I.R.T.C. Fort McClellan, Alabama U.S. Army Dear Ma and Pa, Well, here I am again. I just finished cleaning my rifle and taking a hot shower. Boy, was it tiresome working the targets this morning and afternoon, with just enough […]
What Would Jesus Do?
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children (2) and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and a sacrifice to God.” – Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV) I am sitting at my dining room table with a […]
In My Opinion
By Laurie Davis EUP News Contributing Writer I am appalled. I am sitting here wondering what has happened to our world, more specifically, the United States, as a whole. I feel like things are so out of control and human decency has gone amok. Where did things go wrong? […]
Letters from the Past: John Jr writes home – c1944
Co B 27th Bn 5th Regt, I.R.T.C. Fort McClellan, AL U.S. Army February 02, 1944 Dear Folks, Well, today was a big day for me. I got the two boxes that you sent me. Last night I got your money order, and I got 3 fillings in my teeth, plus […]