Author: Jim Gant

"My beloved, I see your pain, and I am with you in it. I know how deeply you long to be one with Me, and I see, hear and feel your heart’s desire. I have never left you, and I never will. You are not alone, even in your darkest moments. The pain you feel … Continue reading Jesus…

One of my fellow-builders just accomplished something that most of us not only would not do BUT could not do. A 70-mile trek in 29 hours. DAMN. Many things I could say here - but I will pass on most of them. Andy, you have been such a powerful force in my life. I am … Continue reading AndyT…Hard Things (Really hard…)

I have learned much since the days described below. I am a child of God and Jesus mounted a rescue operation and saved me. I now know, that I MUST redeem the time He has so graciously given me by reflecting His love back to Him through others. Forgive me, when I fail. This will … Continue reading Memorial Day 2024

To say, “I did not know Larry Allen”, would not be a true statement. You see, God called one of his favorite warriors home many years ago – yes, before I met him on this earth. I know Larry AS IF I have known him my whole life. There, right there! – is the ‘Life … Continue reading Larry Allen…The Life of the Spirit

If you haven't had time to read yesterday's blog "3 May" this one won't make much sense. After returning from the wars, Colonel Lewis became "Chip" to me. We continued to battle enemies together. These ones unseen to the untrained eye. Impossible to explain exactly who the enemy was or where it came from. But … Continue reading Please, please…always do this.

2 Corinthians 12:5 I called my mom a few days ago for my weekly hour-long call that I have with her. So thankful for this time, for sure. “Son! Do you know what today is?”, she asked with excitement in her voice. “Hmmmmm…I know what May 2nd is. It’s the day the SEALs killed Usama … Continue reading 3 May…(to be continued)

Doug Brown…Brother, Friend, Builder… At our most recent Band practice I was seared – twice. Doug, your words matter because of the man behind the words. Words without experience, intent, meaning and action are just that – words. Your words matter to me because you model the way. You ‘walk the walk’…which is a galaxy … Continue reading Doug Brown

Our mantra was upheld at one helluva cost. Leaders...make sure YOUR mantra - means something. It may be the difference between a life well-lived or a life wasted. Where YOU lead - YOUR people will follow. Live hard. Love harder...way, way harder. Jim John 15:30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOMrOKHMMPU NARRATIVE RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR TO … Continue reading But…And…