by richedavis | May 23, 2026 | Combat Veteran, Military, Military Family, Ministry
Soldiers approached John the Baptist and asked what they should do regarding life in the military and living a life of repentance (Luke 3:14). John the Baptist did not reject these soldiers, nor did he demand that they take up another profession. John the Baptist did...
by richedavis | Aug 26, 2025 | Combat Veteran, Military
BLUF: Highly recommended book if you are interested in understanding unit cohesion. John Spencer does an incredible job of sharing his military experiences, both as a combat veteran and as a spouse of a combat veteran, while stressing the importance of building...
by richedavis | Apr 9, 2025 | Combat Veteran, Educational Ministry, Military, Trauma Care
While book reviews often include a biographical sketch of the author, a summary of the contents, and a critical evaluation, this review will not be formal as I want to dive right into the contents with an abbreviated evaluation. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF), I...
by richedavis | Feb 18, 2025 | Educational Ministry, Ministry, Worldview
This post is about educational philosophy. Not an exciting topic for many, but for me, this one is necessary, especially if you are engaged in or leading any institution that focuses on educating others. Surprisingly, you do not hear much about the educational...
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...