FamilyLife has been critical to our spiritual success as a couple and as a family.
My name is Sara, and as the wife of an active-duty naval officer, I can clearly look back on the 28 years my husband has served and say that FamilyLife has been critical to our spiritual success as a couple and as a family.
In the earlier years, the radio shows and resources were practical, nearly daily tools to help us learn how to be married well and also how to parent our kids. There were themes that became woven into the programs, which inevitably were woven into our lives—like Faith is the refusal to panic. And because we were moving every two years for the first 22 years of Navy life, it was highly important to have a ministry we connected with.
You see, finding a new church and supportive community can take time after a military move. So, having familiar voices broadcasting encouragement, as well as the resources of Bible studies, Passport to Purity and other materials to use with our kids really bridged the gap. In addition, we have been able to enjoy a couple of Weekends to Remember, as well as bless others with the gift of going or the recommendation to attend.
The pace of military life—separations, deployments, long distances from supportive extended family units—causes great stress on the families left behind. So, beyond all of the practical help is our overwhelming gratitude for FamilyLife.
