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Hide and SeekBy: Chaplain Jaylynn Lawrence I think there is a misconception that being a chaplain means that we walk in a blissful cloud of the Lord’s presence — the one that joyfully carries us throughout each day. I’m going to be completely frank with you: the walk of life is hard regardless of where […]

  2 Timothy 1:7 — “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” What a gracious God we serve! As I write this newsletter, I know it had to be on this verse—I had a dream about it the night before. Ironically, in church this morning, my

Serving Through Presence “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 (NIV) Scripture reminds us that one of the clearest expressions of faith is the willingness to walk alongside others in their moments of need. Galatians 6:2 calls believers to carry one another’s burdens—not from

Called to Serve “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” — Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) In Isaiah chapter 6, the prophet Isaiah experiences a powerful moment of calling. Before he ever volunteers, he becomes aware of

Tower of Light “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” — Proverbs 18:10 In Scripture and biblical tradition, a tower is a place of watchfulness, refuge, and strength.  Light represents revelation, guidance, and hope in the darkness. Together, Migdal Ohr, which translates to “Tower of

If it was not for God’s gift of love… all our hope is in you. John 3:16 ESV 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” As I think about this time of year, the journey takes me

NECESSARY BITTERNESS? Many years ago, when I entered military service, I underwent a series of rigorous training and exercises to prepare for my duty assignment. With boot camp, trade school, and formal schooling, I spent almost 2 years of preparation before being deployed to my first duty station.  Despite all that training, when I got

NECESSARY BITTERNESS? Denatonium is a chemical compound discovered by accident in 1958.  It has the misfortune of having the bitterest taste of all chemicals.  It is so bitter that, if you were to mix only 10 parts per million in a gallon of milk, it would make even a teaspoon of the milk nearly impossible

WE ARE NOT “SMALL STUFF” On November 9, 1979 America was brought to the brink of nuclear war. It all began when an Airman at NORAD in Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, used a training tape to test its communication systems. However, the failure of the Airman to flip a simple switch allowed the simulated “Soviet nuclear

“BIBLE EMERGENCY NUMBERS” John 14:1-3 – “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a