Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
By Chaplain (Maj.) Daryl Densford Special to GUIDONElijah was one of those Old Testament prophets who was bigger than life.He boldly confronted the political and religious leaders of Israel and successfully challenged their false gods. On one occasion, he actually put to death Israel’s false prophets after defeating them in a challenge between their gods and Elijah’s God.After the … [Read more...] about Chaplain’s Corner: Eat or die
By Chaplain (Maj.) Keith Ferrell Special to GUIDONEcclesiastes, Chapter 3 states “there is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven…”For parents across the Fort Leonard Wood community, the time has come to send the kids back to school. In fact, if you listen closely, you can almost hear the muted cheers and praises that summer has ended. … [Read more...] about About that time of year
By Chaplain (Capt.) Matt Burden Special to GUIDONIt’s summertime.Warm afternoon storms have begun, and kids are out of school. Life continues in the regiment of training, permanent changes of station, and preparation for a new school year. How do we balance life?We all have a job to do — to serve our nation in preparation for that day we are called upon to defend her. It begins and … [Read more...] about Put in perspective
By Chaplain (Capt.) Brent Sanders Special to GUIDONEverywhere the Army sends me I hear the refrain: “Do you like to hunt and fish?”Not one to sit motionless for extended periods of time, I’ve never developed this seemingly mandatory passion. Besides, I’ve learned this is really code for, “You’ve landed another boring assignment in the middle of nowhere.”Over time, I’ve learned to … [Read more...] about Be fishers of men
By Chaplain (Capt.) Jose Rondon Special to GUIDONScriptures indicate that the movement of Christ-followers was in full motion in the first-century New Testament church because those who came to Jesus could not keep to themselves his scandalous saving news.Such news was, is, and will always be transforming to the core of mankind’s DNA for only God is our creator and he knows what we … [Read more...] about Scandalous Christianity
Chaplain (Maj.) Jorge Budez Special to GUIDONIn the years following his death, Jesus became truly incarnated in the lives, the sufferings and the hopes of the first Christian communities.His spirit guided them, strengthened them, encouraged them and comforted them. He was the “Christ” in every state of their lives in the streets and villages, in the countryside and the fields.The … [Read more...] about Jesus the ‘Good Master’
By Derek Gean Assistant editor dgean@gannett.comRegistration is now open for Fort Leonard Wood’s Vacation Bible School scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon July 23 through 27 at the Main Post Chapel.This year’s VBS is themed “Shipwrecked, Rescued by Jesus,” and is sponsored by the installation’s Religious Support Office.According to Rachel Rondon, VBS director, the program is open to … [Read more...] about Registration open for Vacation Bible School
By Chaplain (Maj.) Charles Banks Special to GUIDONPray together, stay together — principles supporting that saying include the ideas that people can disagree without being disagreeable, that synergy can be achieved when we love our neighbor as ourselves, and that God provides the wisdom needed to bring peace among those who humbly seek his purposes above their own (James … [Read more...] about Pray together, stay together
By Chaplain (Maj.) Keith Ferrell Special to GUIDONOne of the most common misconceptions about being a Christian is that life is perfect and so are we.On the contrary, the Christian, by definition, is someone who has come to a realization of just how sinful they truly are and have found a place of repentance before God and confessed their need for Christ. Often times, however, Christians … [Read more...] about The perfection myth
By Chaplain (Maj.) Luis Anda Special to GUIDONI am not a Greek scholar by any stretch of the imagination, but this word, “metamorphoo” means to be transformed or to change into another form.Like a caterpillar metamorphoses into a butterfly, there is a complete change, a transformation, so too there can be a complete change or a transformation of our minds.The definition of … [Read more...] about Metamorphoo your mind
Fort Leonard Wood’s new Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Garrison Family Life chaplain has his boots on the ground and is ready to serve the installation’s community.Chaplain (Maj.) Miller “Ike” Eichelberger, a Louisville, Mississippi, native, husband, and father of three, has been here a little more than a month now and said he is enjoying getting to know the community.“I am … [Read more...] about Post welcomes new Family Life chaplain
By Chaplain (Maj.) Daryl Densford Special to GUIDONReaders over the age of 50 may remember the comedian Flip Wilson, whose television series in the early 70s was the second highest rated show on network television.One of the comedic characters Wilson played was Geraldine Jones, who often justified her questionable actions by saying, “The Devil made me do it!”We find the first use … [Read more...] about The Devil made me do it!
By Chaplain (Maj.) Tony Cech Special to GUIDONDepression (periods of sadness) is one of those things that affects most of us at some point in life.The World Health Organization says globally, more than 300 million people suffer from depression; the CDC says 1 in 20 Americans.Elijah, a spiritual giant in the Old Testament, even after great accomplishments sunk into depression (1 … [Read more...] about Meeting God in my depression
By Chaplain (Capt.) Jose Rondon Special to GUIDONWould I die for this great nation of fallen heroes?4,435 Soldiers died during the American Revolution. World War I and World War II saw 53,402 and 291,557 deaths, respectively. 94,794 died during the Korean and Vietnam wars.While the Persian Gulf War left us with 383 American Soldiers dead, many of us vividly remember those comrades … [Read more...] about Our fallen heroes still live
By Chaplain (Capt.) Brent Sanders Special to GUIDONSitting in a local coffee shop, looking for inspiration, I heard a familiar voice… “Hey, you…! How about the greeting of the day?”An aloof private declined the opportunity to greet an officer. The drill sergeant’s commanding admonition to this private for military bearing stirred me from my silent contemplation.A chaplain does not … [Read more...] about Hey, you…
