Sheepdogs Anchored in Christ

09/25/2024

09/06/2024

As I stated in my about page, I had a rough time transitioning to the civilian sector after my military service. I did not have any idea as to what to do first. I was put through what was considered the Transition Assistance Program at the time. Which amounted to nothing more than how to check out of the Navy and career resources with a little blurb about Va Benefits. I got through this transition period with nothing more than a lot of self-reliance and a little cheerleading from family members....

As I stated in my about page, I had a rough time transitioning to the civilian sector after my military service. I did not have any idea as to what to do first. I was put through what was considere…

08/20/2024

Check out my new website at anchoredinchristfaith.wordpress.com

07/17/2024

What do you do when someone is struggling? Do you get frustrated because their way of dealing with it isn't like yours? Do you let them figure it out on their own and let someone hit rock bottom? Do you listen to the pain and soak tears up or give them a shoulder? Do you put yourself in their shoes and want to understand? Do you say f**k it, I have my own issues, let him/her figure it out? Do you suggest them to get help from a professional or take some pills to bandage that struggle? What is the right way?

A buddy of mine was asked this question and his answer was the closest thing to perfection I've ever heard.

"I JUST USE MY KINDNESS."
He said...

What do you do to help?

THE SARGENT
NE-KAH-NE-TAH

07/17/2024

Homes For Our Troops extends our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Marine Lance Corporal Timothy Dobos , who passed away on July 11, 2024. He was a valued member of the HFOT Family and a strong supporter of our mission. We will miss him greatly.

07/17/2024

Only YOU have the power to free yourself.

- Mother Goose

05/05/2024

Public service announcement! Think twice before you wish others a "Happy" Memorial Day, as the holiday was created to honor the fallen. As we approach some of the most popular Military Holidays, here's a handy guide to telling the difference. Read more about what to say during specific Military holidays ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Uhx9bs

04/10/2024

Captain America: The Coffee Soldier

Coffee Now!

- Mother Goose

03/15/2024

⚓Grace Hopper was U.S. Navy Admiral and a trailblazer for women in computing. 💻

Read her full story by MC2 Jaimar Carson Bondurant in the 📅March Issue of All Hands Magazine: https://dvidshub.net/r/nscpk6

03/13/2024

What is the most challenging time for a veteran after their service? It’s the first few years afterwards. Why do I say that? Simply because they have been immersed into a culture for several years, possibly even decades. That culture was their be all and end all until their discharge from service. After they are discharged, they have to navigate a myriad of different challenges, from getting enrolled into the VA system, to getting their benefits that are owed to them, not to mention getting work, and a home. If they have a family they have to deal with all the things that the family is dealing with, in changing from a military to a civilian life. All of this and at the same time they may also be dealing with a major physical or mental health issue such as living with a lost limb or having a traumatic brain injury. Most of the time it’s a combination of physical and and psychological issues. All this and just simply trying to adapt to life outside of the structure that was their provider and gave them a feeling of purpose and worth. This is the very reason why there are on the average 22 suicides of veterans daily. The demons they fight daily in conjunction with the daily struggles of maintaining a job and a home , in addition to trying to move forward in their chosen career by getting education, or training necessary to be successful in that career . It’s a lot for one person to navigate alone. Even if they do have a strong support system in their family and friends, many don’t know how to be there for them when the demons come, or the struggle just gets too hard. That’s why I founded Sheepdogs Anchored in Christ Ministries. I am not out to do anything but come alongside our Veterans and provide the necessary support they need regardless of the nature of the support needed. The main Focus is to have a safe place where they can seek real help and get real support from men who have been through what they have. I have launched a website ( honestly it still needs some work but it is coming together very well) and I have a fellow vet that has partnered with me to begin to work through this ministry at his church. I will be posting here and on the ministry Facebook/ Instagram pages more info about what we are doing and what opportunities we are praying God will provide us. Right now I just ask that all who have a heart for our Veterans please pray for this ministry and the scope of work that we are intending on taking on.

02/07/2024

Let’s face it, people will always let us down and disappoint us. That’s reality. We live in a fallen broken world. Chasing after ‘things’ will only bring about temporary happiness. But, Setting and pursuing goals can offer a lifetime of happiness. Set your priorities in place. Wake up each morning with an attitude of joy.

02/06/2024

My life experience tells me there are no shortcuts. Any time I tried to shorten the curve, it didn’t succeed. Put in the Hard work, have the Right attitude, Discipline yourself, do the Extra and do it all with Excellence. Choose your path. Life is filled with