Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
By Chaplain (Maj.) Joshua Metz Special to GUIDONThe reading for this week comes from the book of the prophet Isaiah 43:16-21.Three themes of immediate relevance arise from this ancient wisdom: an appreciation of antiquity, a focus on the future, and a preparation of the people.Moreover, these lessons contain applications both for our community in general and for our individual … [Read more...] about Fifth week of Lent
By Chaplain (Capt.) Thomas Robinson Special to GUIDONSometimes after some reflection, I would often say to myself, “If I had only seen things from this or that perspective, I believe I would have done things differently.”Recently, I read that it would be extremely helpful to adopt a metaphor when it comes to one’s own relationship with God.The Bible, itself, uses many metaphors to … [Read more...] about God as a banquet
By Chaplain (Capt.) Georgel Oanca Special to GUIDONMaybe it’s time to grow up.The following excerpt from Dr. Randy Rudisell’s “Becoming Mature for Jesus” highlights how the Lord promotes personal growth in our lives:“The eagle always builds her nest in the tallest trees on the loftiest mountain ledges.Someone who has observed the majestic bird constructing her home relates … [Read more...] about When life gets uncomfortable
Photos and interviews by Sam Campbell“During AIT, I had this spiritual experience. I was always a Christian, always a little more religious than my friends. There’s no greater parish in the world. You get to live with your parish, which is pretty neat. You literally go to the field, you’re sleeping next to the people that the next day, you’re going to get up and go to church service for them. … [Read more...] about Viewpoint: Why did you become a chaplain?
By Chaplain (Capt.) Daniel OmusindeMy line of work demands I instill a sense of hope, peace and resilience into those I encounter.Unfortunately, these virtues are bound to easily escape us if we lose the sense of who we are as a people. I regularly encounter many people who, for various reasons, are trampled and stuck in the dark.It is a kind of pressure that tramples individuals … [Read more...] about Chaplain’s Corner: Getting unstuck
By Chaplain (Maj.) Myoungjin Joseph Lee Special to GUIDONBefore the Army Physical Fitness Test comes, I see a lot of Soldiers in the gym exercising. I often see Soldiers just eating light meals for lunch and saying “I am on a diet.” Most of the time, when people finish their APFT and their height and weight measurements are over, they stop dieting and go back to their normal routines.Many … [Read more...] about Bear a good fruit
By Chaplain (Capt.) Jeremy Dunn Special to GUIDON“But godliness with contentment is a great gain. For we brought nothing into the world and we can take nothing out. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.” – 1 Timothy 6:6-8.Our house has been blessed with two of the most wonderful creatures known to man, a Cocker Spaniel named Sam and a Jack Russell terrier named … [Read more...] about On contentment
By Chaplain (Capt.) Bernardino Yebra Special to GUIDONA priest proposed some practical exercises on love in his homily. He called it, “A Checklist on Love. How loving a person are you?” The exercise is based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, which states “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”“It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily … [Read more...] about A checklist on love
By Chaplain (Capt.) Lelys MillerI don’t know about you, but I constantly see and experience being overwhelmed with the issues of life.It seems like a multitude of chaos charging towards us, but then I remember that the Lord provides all of the resources we need for our spiritual readiness, protection and warfare, Ephesians 6:10-18.One of my favorite passages of Scripture is in Jeremiah … [Read more...] about Chaplain’s Corner: A mighty warrior
By Chaplain Jorge BudezQuite often we hear people talking about God’s kingdom.In the Gospels, Jesus repeatedly taught about this kingdom and its immediate fulfillment, making it a subject of central importance to his message. Consequently, Jesus’ preaching about this subject promoted an image of God that inspired his followers to work for the neediest in their community.For Jesus, the … [Read more...] about Chaplain’s Corner: The endless journey of God’s kingdom
By Chaplain (Cpt.) Matt BurdenNFL super bowl winning quarterback, Kurt Warner, was a legend on the field.He faced triumphs and defeats in the same breath. His journey at times was tumultuous, but in the end he was a proven winner on and off the field. Undrafted after only one year as the starting quarterback at University of Northern Iowa, he was cut as a walk on with the Green Bay Packers … [Read more...] about Against the gridiron
By Chaplain (Cpt.) Jose RondonSoldiers come from all over our nation to become better human beings, to make their families proud either because they are keeping the long-standing military lineage of their loved ones, or because they want to set the example for future generations in their families and communities.These young men and women are full of ambitions, dreams and desires to become … [Read more...] about “I have a dream”
It’s that time of year again when I look back over the recently passed holiday season and remember that my parents and I engaged in our annual exchange of phone calls, asking each other what we wanted for Christmas. The problem was we had to, again, work really hard to come up with something special. We’ve rarely needed much and after a certain number of decades on earth, one has accumulated so … [Read more...] about Too much stuff, too little time
By Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jeffrey Van NessIn November 2018, an older couple had spent the Thanksgiving Day weekend with their family.As they traveled home, a windstorm bore down upon them and a 100-foot-tall Douglas fir (with an estimated weight of 34,600 pounds) fell on top of them. The monstrous tree landed right on their windshield and crushed their car.Now, there were two forces at … [Read more...] about Our choice when calamity comes
To serve those who serve, where others fear to goBorn, raised and educated in Romania, Chaplain (Cpt.) George Oanca, pronounced Wonka, currently serves as a religious support officer for the 2nd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Chemical Brigade here on Fort Leonard Wood. But how he found himself here is no average tale.“It is a long story, but I’ll try to make it short,” he said … [Read more...] about One chaplain’s faith and duty
