by richedavis | Nov 18, 2024 | Combat Veteran, Educational Ministry, Informed Trauma Care, Military, Ministry, Trauma Care
Dr. Richard Davis teaching on PTSD and Moral Injuries caused by war from a Christian worldview. I firmly believe that local churches should be more involved in the care and discipleship of our combat veterans and their family members. While there remain opposing views...
by richedavis | Jul 30, 2024 | Combat Veteran, Educational Ministry, Informed Trauma Care, Military, Military Family, Ministry, Trauma Care, Travel
Stepping away from the pastorate is not always due to a personal failure as often reported today. Sometimes stepping away a local pastoral position is needed to take steps in a new ministerial direction, or as Scripture would teach for those “good works, which...
by richedavis | Apr 13, 2024 | Family, Games, Relational, Worldview
Playing basketball on the new XBox! Two decades ago, I enjoyed a variety of games. But when I retired from the military in 2011, I also left behind the gaming to dedicate my time to college and seminary. After thirteen years of study and earning two master’s...
by richedavis | Jan 24, 2024 | Educational Ministry, Ministry, Trauma Care
I like the term trauma-informed care when describing a local church ministry that seeks to care for those struggling with posttraumatic stress. But what does being trauma-informed mean in a local church setting? A clinical definition of being trauma-informed often...
by richedavis | Jan 12, 2024 | Family
I am no fashion critic, but I do like quality gear. And while there are many labels out there promoting belts and shoes for men, let me share my opinion of two companies that produce exceptional gear: Mack Belts and Go Ruck. First is Mack Belts. Just everyone else, I...
