Godliness Comes Through Discipline

Godliness Comes Through Discipline

Professor, pastor, and author Donald S. Whitney wrote “I’ve never known a man or woman who came to spiritual maturity except through discipline. Godliness comes through discipline.” He continues, “think of the Spiritual Disciplines as spiritual exercises. To go to...
Accuracy in Preaching the Gospel

Accuracy in Preaching the Gospel

This quarter I have been memorizing the book of Galatians as part of the Battalion weekly requirements for memorizing scripture. As I was listening to it today, it struck me how severe Paul is in his demand for accuracy in preaching the Gospel. “If we or an angel from...
Service Takes Many Forms

Service Takes Many Forms

In Matthew 20, Christ’s teachings about service remind us that true greatness lies in becoming a servant to all. Service takes many forms, from supporting others in their missions to living each day with a spirit of selflessness. Service often means simply...
Unit 69 in Survival Week

Unit 69 in Survival Week

This week Unit 69 is in the middle of Survival Week, and will spend most of the week out in the woods. Survival Week is always a very memorable week of Basic, due in large part to the amount of deviation from the normal schedule. Also depending on the amount of rain...
The Importance of Being in Community

The Importance of Being in Community

As I’ve watched ALERT men come and go through the years, I have clearly seen the importance of each man (and woman) being in a strong community of people who love Jesus, care for each other, and will help point each other to Jesus. God designed and built just such a...