Think you are having a bad day? Ross Mason was riding his bike when a bee sting caused him to crash and break his neck. Today he requires 24/7 care and is wheel chair bound. Yet, he is one of the most inspiring people you will ever meet. I was…
Category: PTSD, Depression & Suicide
We should think very hard about when and where we send out troops to fight. And more importantly, what it means to help our warriors transition home to a new life. War is hell, and it leaves deep marks in the soul of those who fight it. The moral injury…
The brutal reality of vanity. “Why do nations rage, And the people meditate on vain things?” Psalm 2:1 Written thousands of years ago, the same holds true today, as our world burns, so many people are consumed by vanity. Is it any wonder why Facebook, Instagram, and other social applications…
The recent Fort Hood shooting has once again shined a light on the military mental health crisis. Whatever caused this tragedy to happen, we know that the shooter was already in the military’s mental health care system, yet it seems they were caught off guard by his violence. An article…
The more I travel around the country visiting wounded warriors like Jeremy Muncert and their families, the more I realize how connected we all really are- even in tragedy. When life seems to overwhelm us, the easiest thing to do is let it isolate us. This gives the darkness strength…
Freedom isn’t free, someone always pays. Here are some veteran facts to consider from the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans: 1 out of every 4 homeless men (or 33%) in the United States is a veteran. There are anywhere from 529,000 to 840,000 veterans who are homeless at some time…