A day of fasting and praying

Today the Chaplain's at Fort Bragg (and possibly other posts) are Fasting and Praying for suicide prevention. Last year the army saw its highest suicide rate in 3 decades. Please pray that these men and women serving God in the military are able to reach the hurting where they are and keep precious lives from being lost outside of the warzones.

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The Parson's Wife said…
We heard this on other chaplain's blogs... joining in on the concern. btw, we received our telephone call today... May CH-BOLC and first duty station is Fort Bliss! We are excited to see what God has in His plans for us!
April 8, 2009 at 1:28 PM
The Parson's Wife said…
Blessings for your Easter Sunday!
April 11, 2009 at 5:58 AM
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