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Verses for the Military Wife During Deployments

Brittany — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:32:55 +0000

You’re probably here because your husband is deployed and you need a boost of encouragement. Or you’re preparing for your husband to leave and need a solid foundation to begin this season. Whether your husband’s deployment is 3 or 18 months, God wants you to rely on Him and His strength. Though you need support...

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To the Lonely Military Wife…

Brittany — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:49:49 +0000

Loneliness is a harsh reality of being a military wife. Each PCS (permanent change of station), each move, each tdy (temporary training assignment), and each deployment provides one too many moments of isolation. But it doesn’t have the final say. To you, the lonely military wife, victory over your loneliness is just as much a...

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The 3 Most Challenging Things to Learn as a Military Wife (and How to Conquer Them)

Brittany — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:45:31 +0000

The military wife life is not doom and gloom. Let me put that out there before I get deeper into this post. The blessings we stumble upon in this role far outweigh the hardships. And what some consider to be the most difficult obstacles to endure as a military wife are actually the beginning of...

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5-Day Devotion on Ruth: For Military Wives Struggling with Loneliness

Brittany — Mon, 04 May 2020 17:55:58 +0000

Hey there friend! I am so glad that you are wanting to jump into this devotional! (Even if you’re not a military wife, there are great applications and pointers for dealing with your loneliness.) When I read through Ruth recently, it struck me how similar her situation was to many military wives’ situations today. I...

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50 Things You May Want to Know When PCSing Overseas (Europe Addition)

Brittany — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:27:28 +0000

Whether it’s your first time PCSing or your tenth, going through a permanent change of station (PCS) is HARD! And I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but PCSing overseas is even moreso. That’s why I compiled this list of 50 things you may want to know when PCSing overseas (specifically geared towards...

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How to Get to Know Your Military Boyfriend in a Long Distance Relationship

Brittany — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 14:38:23 +0000

Having a relationship with someone in the military means you’re going to be separated by long distance at some point. I’m not intending this post to start off so depressing, but rather to get straight to the reality of military relationships. Whether your boyfriend gets stationed elsewhere or gets deployed, you’re likely to experience long...

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5 Ways to Be in God’s Word While PCSing

Brittany — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 19:23:14 +0000

As Proverbs 31 military wives, our best reliance when going through a permanent change of station (PCS) is God’s Word. But how many times have you struggled to know what to do during your quiet time, your alone time, or even all the time of waiting in the hotel/temporary lodging? I have (I’m writing this...

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Which is Better: Off-Base Housing or Base Housing?

Brittany — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 23:50:23 +0000

Looking for a place to live is equally exciting and nerve wracking. Looking for that place when PCSing can often be a little more nerve wracking though. Not only is there a time crunch to find a house, it’s a little difficult to buy or rent one when you’re so many miles away. But unlike...

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Is the Military Wife Life for Me?

Brittany — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 20:22:04 +0000

When making any big decision in life, we all ask at one point or another, “is this for me?” Or better yet, “is this where God wants me?” It’s no different when you’re in the situation to wonder “is the military wife life for me?” I’ve come across many women who are dating/engaged to a...

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11 Things to Pray About as a Military Wife

Brittany — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:14:46 +0000

I don’t think I’ve ever heard someone say that being a military wife is an easy thing to do. (But if you meet that woman who thinks it’s easy, can you point me towards her direction? I want to know how she does it!!). It makes sense though! It’s not an easy role to have....

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