2010-04-28T14:47:09-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/soldier/ http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/the-ultimate-battlefield-tragedy-6078 2010-04-28T14:47:09-05:00 Your brother, your sister - they're not the real enemy. And wrestling with them isn't the real battle. Don't waste any more bullets on one of your own. In the army of God, "friendly fire" is not only the ultimate tragedy, it's an enemy victory. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%208:5-13&version=NIV 2009-09-18T10:17:40-05:00 Jesus healed a centurion's servant after being amazed at his faith and humility. Feeling unworthy to invite Jesus to his home, he simply asked Jesus for healing, knowing that Jesus had the power to do so. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Timothy%202:3&version=NIV 2009-07-27T10:53:50-05:00 Christians are not promised a life free of suffering, but we are called to endure the hardships that we experience. This passage compares Christians to soldiers, who at times must persevere in difficult circumstances.