I Can Do All Things Through Christ
CLEO
JBLM, Washington — August 8, 2025. Just two hours after arriving at my first duty station, a battle buddy picked me up and drove me to a Bible study at a hospitality house near base. In the Army, we don’t really say “friends”—we say battle buddies—and that night, the term took on deeper meaning. As we drove, I found myself marveling at God’s creation, feeling strangely at home in a place that was brand new. When I walked through the door, the Prestwiches and Jenessa greeted me with warmth that felt like family. I knew then that military ministries like Cadence and Shiloh are sacred ground, built by people faithfully living out Christ’s love.
On September 2, 2025, I stepped into Military REBOOT. It reminded me of training—a demanding 12-week course—but one worth every ounce of effort. If I could wrestle with my past alongside Jesus, shoulder to shoulder with other battle buddies, it would matter. It did.
"If I could wrestle with my past alongside Jesus, shoulder to shoulder with other battle buddies, it would matter."
Cadence later connected me to LC3, where I encountered the “Upside Down Kingdom,” the story of Jonah, and a community rooted in the Word. Fellowship hasn’t always been easy for me, but God uses it to form accountability, deepen relationships, and remind me that people are worth loving— because He says so.
Military REBOOT begins again February 17, 2026. If you know a soldier, sailor, or wingman willing to let Christ guide them through their past, encourage them to go. Philippians 4:13 says it best: I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.
Connection is tough, but I am reminded of one of our military cadences that echoes a similar Philippians theme: “If I can do it, — (with God) — so can you!”
JBLM, Washington — August 8, 2025. Just two hours after arriving at my first duty station, a battle buddy picked me up and drove me to a Bible study at a hospitality house near base. In the Army, we don’t really say “friends”—we say battle buddies—and that night, the term took on deeper meaning. As we drove, I found myself marveling at God’s creation, feeling strangely at home in a place that was brand new. When I walked through the door, the Prestwiches and Jenessa greeted me with warmth that felt like family. I knew then that military ministries like Cadence and Shiloh are sacred ground, built by people faithfully living out Christ’s love.
On September 2, 2025, I stepped into Military REBOOT. It reminded me of training—a demanding 12-week course—but one worth every ounce of effort. If I could wrestle with my past alongside Jesus, shoulder to shoulder with other battle buddies, it would matter. It did.
"If I could wrestle with my past alongside Jesus, shoulder to shoulder with other battle buddies, it would matter."
Cadence later connected me to LC3, where I encountered the “Upside Down Kingdom,” the story of Jonah, and a community rooted in the Word. Fellowship hasn’t always been easy for me, but God uses it to form accountability, deepen relationships, and remind me that people are worth loving— because He says so.
Military REBOOT begins again February 17, 2026. If you know a soldier, sailor, or wingman willing to let Christ guide them through their past, encourage them to go. Philippians 4:13 says it best: I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.
Connection is tough, but I am reminded of one of our military cadences that echoes a similar Philippians theme: “If I can do it, — (with God) — so can you!”
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