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…
Bridging Lives: Community Involvement with Veterans Through Scripture
1. Understanding the Need for Community Involvement Recognizing the Challenges Veterans Face From my experience, the journey of a veteran doesn’t end when they take off the uniform. Many face challenges such as PTSD, social…
The Invisible Wounds: Addressing Veteran Trauma with Scripture
As someone who has walked a long road alongside veterans dealing with trauma, I’ve found that understanding and healing often comes from unexpected places. When you think about the challenges veterans face, many people focus…
From Service to Support: PTSD Care for Veterans…
Understanding PTSD in Veterans What Is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is something that many veterans struggle with after their service. It’s a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event—like combat. I’ve…
Silent Battles: Addressing Unseen Veteran Wounds with Scripture
1. Understanding the Depth of Silent Battles What Are Silent Battles? When I first encountered the term "silent battles," it struck a chord deep within me. These battles refer to the invisible struggles many veterans…
Scripture as Solace: Finding Comfort After Combat
Reconciling Your Emotions Understanding Grief and Loss When we talk about combat, whether in a literal sense or the internal battles we face, emotions can get pretty overwhelming. I've been there, too. It’s like a…
Tools for Triumph: Empowering PTSD Survivors with Scripture
In my journey of understanding PTSD, I've learned that the right tools can make all the difference. One powerful resource that has helped me—and I believe can help many others—are the teachings found within scripture.…
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…
Building Bridges: Veterans Reconnecting with Community Through Scripture
Fostering Meaningful Connections Understanding the Importance of Community One thing I’ve come to realize is that community can be a lifeline, especially for veterans. Coming home from service, it can often feel like you’ve entered…