8 Ways to Honor Those Who Served This Memorial Day

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8 Ways to Honor Those Who Served This Memorial Day Veronica Olson Neffinger

We thank the Lord for our vets and their families and hope that they will feel honored, appreciated, and loved this Memorial Day.Continue Reading →

10 Psalms for People Who Struggle with Anxiety and Fear Candace Crabtree

The Bible reminds you that you aren’t alone, you aren’t forsaken, and the God of the universe loves you. Continue Reading →

How to Refresh the Culture of a Church When it Has Become Toxic Joe McKeever

Sometimes a church has to get to that point–rock bottom, nowhere to go but up–before the people are willing to change how they do things. What you hope is that there is time enough and strength sufficient in the body to pull back from that near-death experience. The goal, as always, is healthy churches doing the work of the Lord.Continue Reading →

Memorial Day Prayer Guide: Remembering the Fallen with Faith, Gratitude, and Purpose Veronica Olson Neffinger and Carrie Lowrance

Memorial Day invites us to pause, remember, and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy. For Christians, this day is also a sacred opportunity to reflect on sacrifice, gratitude, service, and loving your neighbor. This guide highlights five Christian heroes and offers meaningful ways believers can honor Memorial Day with reverence and prayer.

Inside, you’ll find practical ideas for showing appreciation to veterans and their families, thoughtful reflections on the connection between faith and sacrifice, and a BONUS 5-day prayer journal with prompts to help you pray for veterans, military families, and those grieving the loss of loved ones. Whether you are looking for ways to serve, remember, or simply pause in gratitude, this guide will help you approach Memorial Day with a heart rooted in faith and thankfulness.

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Download this Memorial Day prayer guide below and discover meaningful ways to remember the fallen, honor veterans and their families, and pray with gratitude, faith, and purpose.

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Prayers for Joy in the Morning Kristine Brown

Are the storms of life closing in on you today? Have you been tossed by winds and rain that never seem to end? Take heart, dear child of God. Joy still comes in the morning. Continue Reading →

4 Awesome Promises in Moses’ Burning Bush Encounter Palitha Jayasooriya

There are specific moments when we encounter God in such an intimate way that our life is drastically altered. Consider one biblical senior citizen who had likely given up his youthful dreams and settled down to a quiet, nomadic life in the desert—until he had a life-changing encounter with God.Continue Reading →

10 Ways to Hear from God Regularly Whitney Hopler

God is constantly speaking to people. But too often, they miss out on hearing God’s messages because they seek His guidance only when they’re going through a crisis or facing a major decision.Continue Reading →

5 Resources for New Believers to Develop a Solid Faith Foundation Tessa Emily Hall

Here are five resources that can help you along your journey of following Jesus. They will support you as you study the Bible, develop your relationship with the Lord, strengthen your theology, and overall gain a fundamental understanding of Christianity.Continue Reading →

6 Prayers for Fragmented Relationships Jennifer Waddle

If you’re unsure what to do with your fragmented relationships, here are six prayers to pray.Continue Reading →

Top 5 Bible Movies about the Life of Abraham G. Connor Salter

Let’s examine some of the best Bible movies about Abraham and what each one can teach us today.  Continue Reading →About Salem Web Network  |  Unsubscribe   |  Email Preference Center © 2026 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. 

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I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis. I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God. I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree. Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons. I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA. While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon.. In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God. We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987). From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting. Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982. I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects. In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston. In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018. Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia. In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey. As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova. Love and God Bless, Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi

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