Understanding Combat Stress What is Combat Stress? Combat stress is a term that’s thrown around a lot, but let’s break it down. It refers to the physical and emotional reactions to the intense stress of…
Veterans in the Pews: Healing Through Church Support
Creating a Welcoming Environment The Importance of Inclusion One of the first things I noticed when I started attending church with veterans was the palpable sense of camaraderie. Creating a welcoming environment is absolutely essential.…
Scripture and Support: Healing Hearts in the Veteran…
Recognizing the Pain Understanding Our Veterans' Struggles Let’s be real for a moment; our veterans experience a lot of silent battles. Many return home with invisible scars that we can't see but deeply affect their…
Veterans in the Word: Scripture as a PTSD…
The Power of Scripture in Healing Understanding the Impact of Words When I first began exploring how scripture could help with PTSD, I was astounded by the sheer power of words. Just like a good…
Finding Refuge in the Word: Veterans and PTSD
Understanding PTSD and Its Impact What is PTSD? To kick things off, let’s talk about what PTSD actually is. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is this mental health condition that pops up after someone experiences a really…