Faith in the Foxhole

Recently a soldier wrote, “Some days I feel as if I can’t do things right and I get off track, but at night back in the bay some other Privates and myself read a scripture from the RDK [Rapid Deployment Kit] and it reminds me why I am here and gives me that motivation I… More >

During her son’s deployment to Afghanistan, she describes waking up with “the dreads” – that feeling in the pit of your stomach that calls for deep prayer. Even though she had been a Christian Counselor for 30 years, Dr. LuAnn Callaway needed support from someone who could understand what she and her husband were going… More >

It was the last Sunday before graduation from Army basic training at Ft. Jackson. This was their last Military Ministry discipleship class. An NCO from one of the training companies quietly came forward and asked if he could say something.   “On behalf of all of my Company, I want to thank you and tell you… More >

“Thank you, thank you, and thank you! Thanks for your support in allowing us to directly and successfully contribute to the ‘point of the spear’ in support of military operations in the Gulf of Mexico. ALL of your supplies arrived safely last week in Louisiana. The materials are being spread out to various Command posts… More >

The front page of today’s Wall Street Journal (June 9, 2010) featured a photo of an Army Sergeant comforting a fallen troop by reading the Bible to him. The incredibly powerful photo captures just one of many troops who carry and use a Bible while deployed. Military Ministry, and several other organizations make those “camouflage… More >

These young college men and women are only 18-22 years old, but most are heads and shoulders above their peers. Not only must they balance the workload of classes, extra-curricular activities, part-time jobs and homework, but these selfless and brave patriots are also part of intensive military training as cadets in the Reserve Officer Training… More >

“I’ve purchased hundreds of NT Bibles that we’ve passed out to people who come to our food pantry ministry. When I received the [letter] for RDK Bibles at $3.25 each, I was so impressed at the cost-effectiveness of getting the Word of God to our military, that I pulled out my checkbook and wrote the… More >

The North Carolina American Legion Auxiliary is making a difference in the lives of our military. Thanks to their generous donation of $21,000 to Military Ministry, more than 6,000 Bibles will be placed in the hands of deploying troops. “Our Soldiers greatly appreciate the resources… It is through your support and other likeminded ministries that… More >

Did you know that the national epidemic of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is affecting 20% or more of returning warriors and their families, according to the Department of Defense.  Other statistics are equally alarming: For troops suffering from combat trauma, two out of three of their marriages are failing. From January-June 2009, more Army soldiers… More >

Did you know that Military Ministry receives requests for an average of 15,000 Rapid Deployment Kits (RDKs) each month? The demand has remained strong from all branches of the military. Sir, I cannot adequately express my gratitude for the support received from your organization. We are deployed to a remote location where supplies are non-existent…. More >