Edie Melson, Author at Guideposts

I pray that future generations recognize the sacrifices military men and women serving now have made…

I chose to view the past while standing beside God. I prayed before I began and asked him to share his perspective on my journey as a parent…

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As I’ve lived with a son at war, I’ve learned to spend time in God’s Word, diving in and going deep.

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My fears kept me from feeling God’s comforting presence. I wanted prayers that could give me that comfort. So I wrote my own.

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Even though Jimmy flirted with disaster, I knew he never hesitated to live out his faith…

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The community supporting military families needs to make sure those left at home have the help they need. Here are some specific ideas.

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You may find yourself so buried by chores that you don’t know where to start asking for help. Here are some tips.

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This gift at this time in our lives served as a reminder that God provides what we need when we need it.

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I thought I’d share this (tongue-in-cheek) list sure to be familiar to those who have had a loved one in the military.

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Military kids grow up knowing what it means to serve an idea greater than self. But it’s not always easy for them…

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Military families are a forgiving group. But to help you avoid some possible pitfalls, here are a few things to avoid.

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I was faced with the certainty that I was no longer in charge of keeping him safe…

Edie Melson