“Moral excellence is God’s desire for each of us.  He wants us to make choices not merely because it will enhance our personal development, or because it will give us greater credibility with others, but because God knows that what we choose to pursue will ultimately affect who we become—women of excellence.”

“One of the greatest benefits of transparency [being totally open and honest] is that it brings peace of mind.  As husband and wife open up to each other, they take risks—tiny ones at first. Then, if they succeed, they take bigger steps of self-revelation.  And when this happens, what they are really doing is saying to each other, ‘I need you.’”

“When facing the orders of the military, whether deployment or permanent change of duty, be reminded that God’s world is orderly.  We may not understand how everything works or will work out, but God remains consistently sovereign.  God never changes.  So the next time PCS, TDY or deployment orders are issued, choose to be reminded of God’s supreme authority over all things.”

“They also serve who only stand and wait.”

“A military couple can successfully face deployment by working together to avoid the minefields of unintended consequences.”

“In summary, you have a mind that runs where it wills.  It must be tamed. Our best tactic is to starve the attractions, limiting the generation of impure thoughts and the damage they bring to our marriage relationship.”