New General

So there it is then...all done...only took 8 days! I am disappointed that the leadership didn't take that BIG step and elect the first black General Israel Gaither, or even another woman.



Don't get me wrong, I think Shaw Clifton is a great man of God, but sometimes we need to take that leap. The Army is still sooooo far behind the times.

Heart Talks on Holiness

I mentioned in my last post that I started reading this great book by Brengle. I'm only through page 30 in the small paperback edition and it has already had a huge impact on me.

In the chapter titled "Hindrance to Holiness"...the last paragraph...there is a quote that trully struck me.

"Holiness is not some lofty experiance, unattainable except to those who can leap to the stars, but it is rather a lowly experiance, which lowly men in the lowly walks of life can share with Jesus, by letting His mind be in them."

This quote was incredible to me because for a long time, this is what I thought of "the holiness experiance"...that it was "some lofty experiance" for Colonels, Commissioners and the General. But that holiness is for all of us. As followers of Christ, we can all receive it and become it. For the years I've ben an officer I have been preaching and teaching it all the while trying to figure it out at the same time.

Family Ministry

Well, today we had a meeting with the D.C. It went well. We were talking about our future in the Army...more immediate than long-term.

My wife and I were given an appointment (last June) as assistants at a corps for at least a year to "recover" and get our daughter the services she needs. Kayla has a form of autism, but on top of that, there was black mold in our last Quarters. All three kids have asthma now. It was so crazy trying to deal with all the medical needs of the kids, while keeping the Corps going and making sure our spiritual didn't falter because of it. Obviously some things fell through the cracks.

I really don't have the strength to go into the whole 18 month fiasco, except that there were some very dark days for me. We cried out for help...help from God and the Army...and they listened. We were moved to our current appointment and given the tiem that we desperately needed to get our lives and family back to where it should be.

Well, more on this later....if anyone is actually reading this...

In His Grip,
Dave

Beautiful Day

Today, the weather in New Hampshire was amazing! It was 60 degrees (F) in the middle of Jan. with the sun shining all day!

God knows just what we need.

Well, tomorrow is the Sabbath. Take time out of "working for Him" to BE with Him.

In His Grip,
Captain Dave

What a year...

I know, it's beeeeeen a long while. There has been so much that has happened. I couldn't even keep track of where I was on a daily basis, nevermind find my way to this site to post.

In the last year, my wife and I were moved and given a year off to get our daughter Kayla the medical appointments she needs. With a form of autism, there are many. We have also tried to focus on our own needs. I think as officers, we have the tendency to forget that we are human and need assistance sometimes, too. More than just "venting" to a friend...and more than our illustrious HQ's can give....especially when that HQ is part of the problem.

Anyway, I have tried to read more of the Bible and more of the great writers of the Army. My most recent read was A Tale of Three Kings. I highly recommend it. Right now I am reading Heart Talks on Holiness...obviously a good one. I will definitely be discussing this more in the future.

Well, it's good to be back. I hope someone is reading this and responds.