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Faith in a Military Life

Having been a military wife for 25 years, I know firsthand how faith can transform your military journey. In this section, I share uplifting stories and spiritual insights that have guided me through the ups and downs of military life. Whether you're seeking prayer support, faith-based resources, or just some encouragement, you'll find it here. Join me as we explore how faith can bring peace and resilience to our military families.

Beth Runkle
Jun 19th, 2025
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min read
Faith in a Military Life

To THRIVE Instead of Just Survive, Replace Fear with Faith

I know with current events and more troops deploying, you military spouse, may be overwhelmed with fear. To thrive instead of survive as a military wife, you must replace fear with faith.
To THRIVE Instead of Just Survive, Replace Fear with Faith
Beth Runkle
Mar 29th, 2025
1
min read
Faith in a Military Life

The Model Prayer - Using the Lord's Prayer to Guide Your Communication with God

This post explains the true purpose of prayer and how Jesus modeled it during His ministry. Using the P-R-A-Y framework Praise, Repent, Ask, and Yield—it breaks down the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) into practical steps for daily prayer and deeper connection with God.
The Model Prayer - Using the Lord's Prayer to Guide Your Communication with God
Beth Runkle
Mar 29th, 2025
2
min read
Faith in a Military Life

How to Boost Your Prayer Life: 10 Creative Techniques to Try

How are we supposed to pray without ceasing, according to 1 Thessalonians 5:17?
How to Boost Your Prayer Life: 10 Creative Techniques to Try
Beth Runkle
Aug 22nd, 2020
1
min read
Faith in a Military Life

Beauty from Ashes

This post reflects on how God’s beauty shines even through devastating circumstances. Using Colorado wildfires and breathtaking sunsets as the backdrop, it shows how God can bring splendor from ashes and use painful seasons to grow our faith. Even when life feels out of control, His artistry and purpose remain steady.
Beauty from Ashes
Beth Runkle
Jul 23rd, 2020
1
min read
Faith in a Military Life

Pivoting and Perspective

This post reflects on how God often uses unwanted change and hardship to advance the Gospel, comparing early Christian persecution in Rome with the global disruption of COVID 19. The author suggests that this season may be a modern pivot point, pushing believers to new forms of ministry, especially to younger generations who live online, and challenges readers to ask how God might be using this crisis to expand the reach of Jesus rather than clinging to old comfort zones.
Pivoting and Perspective
Beth Runkle
May 1st, 2020
1
min read
Faith in a Military Life

What is Your 300?

This post encourages readers to trust God when facing challenges that feel impossible. Using Gideon’s story in Judges 6 to 8, it shows how God intentionally works through weakness, unlikely strategies, and small resources to display His power. Just as Gideon defeated the Midianites with only 300 men and no real weapons, God can handle the overwhelming tasks in our lives when we surrender them to Him and follow His lead.
What is Your 300?