Brainerd VFW Post Chaplain
Eusebia "Chappy" Rios
Brainerd VFW Chaplain Rios
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Eusebia (hAy-You-Say-Bee-Yah) Rios served 33 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Major. Her overseas service included Afghanistan and Iraq. Also known as the "Happy Chappy." She is the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Hospital Chaplain in Crosby, a Minnesota State Patrol Chaplain and a volunteer at BrainCore of Northern Minnesota, located in Brainerd.
Join Chappy on the third Saturday of each month for Veteran's Coffee. Her goal is to walk with you as a veteran. She is a multi-talented lady as seen by photos from her time in service below: |
Thank you, brothers and sisters, for your service. Thank you for your continued support. Know that I am here if you need to talk, need help, need prayer, or need a fellow Veteran. Chaplain Rios. [email protected] 651-333-0514
Chappy brings the word of God to all faiths at the Brainerd VFW. Ch Rev Eusebia Rios, "God's Vision, Our Mission." AMEN Col 4:6 [email protected] 651-333-0514
"We are not responsible for the circumstances we are in, but we are responsible for the way we allow those circumstances to affect us; we can either allow them to get on top of us or we can allow them to transform us into what God wants us to be." - Oswald Chambers
Seek what is good, be what is kind and give thanks for the blessings that surround your life and family. Amen!
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Chaplain Rios
January 2026 Prayer: |
God, we lay down the things that divide. We crush the things that cause emotional pain. We embrace what brings us together. We dedicate this year to the direct order you have given to every human being, "Love thy neighbor"... may we remember you said love, not pick your neighbor. Let us be a light of compassion this year and in the years to come. Bless our community and nation, in your holy name we pray. AMEN
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Chaplain Rios
December 2025 Prayer: |
"Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies, and establish Thy justice among men and nations. Amen." Ch Rev Eusebia Rios
To each officer and soldier in the Third United States Army, I wish a Merry Christmas. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle. We march in our might to complete victory. May God's blessing rest upon each of you on this Christmas Day. General George Patton, December 25, 1944.
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Chaplain Rios
November 2025 Prayer: |
"O Mighty God. So easy it is to forget all that we should be thankful for. We are a nation coupled in your hands and still fastened to small-minded, ill-advised presuppositions that tarnish the very lining of who YOU, O Mighty God, created us to be. Let us return to the table of gratitude and humility. Let us once again be burdened with the well-being of our fellow man. Let us truly live and be thankful. May we never forget that we are one nation under God. Let us live by your command to love our neighbors. Let us remember that we are the people you have forged by your hand to uplift and care for our fellow man (all mankind). Let us be a nation of peace, not war. Let us be a nation of benevolence, for you have blessed us with much. Let us be a nation of unity and forgiveness, for you have forgiven us much and brought us together in this nation. Let us live free and remember the shame of tyranny that ruled over us when a monarch told our forefathers what to think and how to live, enslaving us to serve him, not our God. Please help us to cling to the fragile breath of liberty as we hold the light of freedom in a dark world. We are grateful and thankful, and truly a blessed United States. Amen."
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Chaplain Rios
October 2025 Prayer: |
We stand at the threshold of fall and the anticipation of winter. We look at this month as a reminder of your benevolence and mercy. Let us always choose unity instead of division. Let us choose forgiveness over bitterness. Let us be the first to forgive, let truth prevail. May we always see the good in others and live in the light of kindness and goodness. As veterans, we are bound by our oath and our faith in God and Country. We ask these things and Your blessing upon every veteran, past and present. In your holy name prayer AMEN
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Chaplain Rios
September 2025 Prayer: |
Glorious Creator - We each call to you according to our own faith. We ask your blessings upon each family in the VFW and our community. This month, as we celebrate the new school year, marks the 1899 birth of the VFW, the 111th birthday of the VFW auxiliary, and a time of remembrance of Gold Star Mothers on the 28th of this month. We ask for your blessing and guidance in every area of our lives. Please help us to be kind to one another and benevolent to our fellow veterans. Watch over our brothers and sisters who serve around the world. Continue to bless our nation and all who have answered her call to serve. In Your name we pray. AMEN
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Chaplain Rios
August 2025 Prayer: |
In a cold still night in Afghanistan on New Year's Eve, a half-frozen gunship mechanic asked me to pray for him and the task at hand. So there we stood, with nothing stopping the slicing freezing wind from cutting through our uniforms, surrendering ourselves to the chill rattling our teeth. I placed one hand on his shoulder and the other on the side of the plane and I prayed this prayer:
Lord, we stand right here in the midst of our task, mission and life. We vow to you that we will see this task through. We will not surrender to the elements or the darkness. We will gain strength in our service to You and our country. Here we are, guard and guide us. Protect us and our families. Grant us favor as we care for others. We hand over any doubt or uncertainty and celebrate the victory right now that will flow through our hands as we face the challenges of the day. Bless the faithful, care for the servants and uphold the promises of your word. Amen.
This is my prayer for you this month. Chaplain Rios
Lord, we stand right here in the midst of our task, mission and life. We vow to you that we will see this task through. We will not surrender to the elements or the darkness. We will gain strength in our service to You and our country. Here we are, guard and guide us. Protect us and our families. Grant us favor as we care for others. We hand over any doubt or uncertainty and celebrate the victory right now that will flow through our hands as we face the challenges of the day. Bless the faithful, care for the servants and uphold the promises of your word. Amen.
This is my prayer for you this month. Chaplain Rios
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Chaplain Rios
July 2025 Prayer: |
Let us pray: "Our God and Creator, we come before our nation's flag. We yield and kneel before our God, and Creator. We give thanks for the courage of ordinary men who were capable of seeing the vision of a free nation. I pray that in July, we will be intentional in the preservation of our liberty. Then, we will examine our hearts and the freedom we sacrificed so much to preserve. Let us continue to be a people of faith, honor, truth, and compassion. Let us be a light of service in a world of darkness. Thank you to all veterans, past and present. May we always devote ourselves to service. For we are blessed to be Americans, patriots of redemption and liberty. It is in your holy name we pray- Amen Chaplain Rios
Happy Chappy July Thought:
Amazingly, on July 4th, 1826 -- the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence -- two luminaries died... within hours of each other.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams became fast friends during the First Continental Congress but the political elections, which made them both presidents, illuminated their very different political views, creating a rift that would last most of their lives. A mutual friend engineered a reconciliation between the two, culminating in a rich and heartwarming relationship, documented in twelve years of letters between them, which historians say must be read to be fully appreciated. As two of the few surviving signers of the Declaration of Independence, they were finally able to see that they had far more in common than any differences they had once perceived.
What's more, Adams' last words, as he drifted in and out of consciousness on his final day, were, "Jefferson...survives." In his last moments, Jefferson awakes to ask his aides in his final utterance, "Is it the Fourth?" The aide replied; indeed, it is, Mr. Jefferson. Today is the Fourth of July. We owe you and Mr. Adams tremendous thanks.
The foundation of our Nation; the vision… the hope… and the sacrifice are the truths that embody the precious documents of these United States. They are drenched in the blood, sweat, and tears of a few brave men. Their courage to unite a people, launched from an ink well to paper, in a dim room, glowing in hope. This fragile breath of democracy and of independence took its first steps under a canopy of prayer and inspired by the Word of God. Phrases such as “We the People… the UNITED States… We hold these Truths…” became the mantra of generations past and present. These men, leaving the grip of Tierny and dictatorship, introduced a grandiose and sacred meaning to the ideals of liberty and equality. These beliefs were tangible within the hearts, minds, souls, and conviction of all those willing to place their signature upon the declaration of independence. They fully sought to inspire future generations to nurture and protect the very whisper of our newfound freedom.
I have traveled to many countries. I ask you this: What other nation can freely worship in accordance with their faith? What other nation celebrates diversity? What other nation believe, so deeply, in the farfetched dreams, of their founding fathers who were led by their faith in their God, and in the principles of their faith. Their piety and honor laid out a document to expand and invest in liberty not to smother it.
I can almost hear the moment of silence in that cold damp room, as one by one they shook the dust from their journey to lay affix their signature for posterity. Each man praying in accordance with their faith. Each man looking to the heavens for the strength to build on the fundamental truths that we are ONE nation under God. I can only imagine, with eyes close, they envisioned their family, and the generations to come. To use their example of consecration, to be held accountable and to measure ones integrity and character by the unwavering verse that reads “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. ’There is no commandment greater than these.”
So, as we safely celebrate the 4th of July, let us remember… those who gave their full measure of life and hope to the very foundations of liberty we stand upon. Let us remember all those who have served under the flag of the UNITED STATES. Let us remember that a house divided cannot stand. Let us remember who we are and what we were meant to be: Patriots, Americans, and a light of hope to a world hidden in the shadows of oppression. We are a nation blessed and highly favored. Let us use our strength with great humility and even more compassion.
Chaplain Rios
Amazingly, on July 4th, 1826 -- the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence -- two luminaries died... within hours of each other.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams became fast friends during the First Continental Congress but the political elections, which made them both presidents, illuminated their very different political views, creating a rift that would last most of their lives. A mutual friend engineered a reconciliation between the two, culminating in a rich and heartwarming relationship, documented in twelve years of letters between them, which historians say must be read to be fully appreciated. As two of the few surviving signers of the Declaration of Independence, they were finally able to see that they had far more in common than any differences they had once perceived.
What's more, Adams' last words, as he drifted in and out of consciousness on his final day, were, "Jefferson...survives." In his last moments, Jefferson awakes to ask his aides in his final utterance, "Is it the Fourth?" The aide replied; indeed, it is, Mr. Jefferson. Today is the Fourth of July. We owe you and Mr. Adams tremendous thanks.
The foundation of our Nation; the vision… the hope… and the sacrifice are the truths that embody the precious documents of these United States. They are drenched in the blood, sweat, and tears of a few brave men. Their courage to unite a people, launched from an ink well to paper, in a dim room, glowing in hope. This fragile breath of democracy and of independence took its first steps under a canopy of prayer and inspired by the Word of God. Phrases such as “We the People… the UNITED States… We hold these Truths…” became the mantra of generations past and present. These men, leaving the grip of Tierny and dictatorship, introduced a grandiose and sacred meaning to the ideals of liberty and equality. These beliefs were tangible within the hearts, minds, souls, and conviction of all those willing to place their signature upon the declaration of independence. They fully sought to inspire future generations to nurture and protect the very whisper of our newfound freedom.
I have traveled to many countries. I ask you this: What other nation can freely worship in accordance with their faith? What other nation celebrates diversity? What other nation believe, so deeply, in the farfetched dreams, of their founding fathers who were led by their faith in their God, and in the principles of their faith. Their piety and honor laid out a document to expand and invest in liberty not to smother it.
I can almost hear the moment of silence in that cold damp room, as one by one they shook the dust from their journey to lay affix their signature for posterity. Each man praying in accordance with their faith. Each man looking to the heavens for the strength to build on the fundamental truths that we are ONE nation under God. I can only imagine, with eyes close, they envisioned their family, and the generations to come. To use their example of consecration, to be held accountable and to measure ones integrity and character by the unwavering verse that reads “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. ’There is no commandment greater than these.”
So, as we safely celebrate the 4th of July, let us remember… those who gave their full measure of life and hope to the very foundations of liberty we stand upon. Let us remember all those who have served under the flag of the UNITED STATES. Let us remember that a house divided cannot stand. Let us remember who we are and what we were meant to be: Patriots, Americans, and a light of hope to a world hidden in the shadows of oppression. We are a nation blessed and highly favored. Let us use our strength with great humility and even more compassion.
Chaplain Rios
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Chaplain Rios
June 2025 Prayer: |
O Mighty God, we yield in this moment with gratitude that we are a blessed nation. We are reminded every day that we are strong and unwavering as an amalgamated steel of diverse people. We are grateful for the new souls graduating school and those who supported them throughout the years. We are proud of our Armed Forces history as the Army celebrated 250 years of heroic service to God, Nation and its people. We are united under the American Flag. We will celebrate FLAG DAY this month. We celebrate not because during the most difficult times, whether in life, the battlefield or at home, the flag has inspired all of us to stand tall, fearless and courageous. For all these things and the service of veterans past and present we are blessed to live and breathe the air of liberty today and every day. In your holy name I pray. Amen
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Chaplain Rios
May 2025 Prayer: |
Almighty, we pause at this moment. As the flowers begin to bloom and the summer is upon us. Let us embrace the memories with family and friends. Let us cherish each moment as if it were our last. Help us to be a blessing to others. Help us to daily be kind to a stranger. Let us always reach out to other veterans who are alone still fighting a war. Let this month give us all a fresh new start as we remember. Together we shall continue to honor our nation through an unwavering commitment to impact our community and shine light on the needs of veterans and their families. Use us in the mission of benevolence and kindness. In your holy name we pray. Amen
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Chaplain Rios
April 2025 Prayer: |
O Mighty God, we yield before you with great humility and thanksgiving. We are your light of hope in a world overshadowed by uncertainty. You are the guiding ray of peace we seek in our every day. We are thankful for our community, our fellow veterans and our VFW. Continue to be the inspiration of our mission to honor all Veterans past and present. Bless this season of remembrance. May we remember your sacrifice and the sacrifices of every veteran throughout the ages who have handed to us the mantle of freedom. Bless and guide us in all that we say and do. In your holy name we pray. Amen
Vietnam
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Chaplain Rios
March 2025 Prayer: |
O Mighty Creator. We devote this month to the spirit of benevolence. We honor our country and our fellow veterans through service and honor. May we use every day and every moment to uphold, encourage and bless those within our veteran family and our community. Watch over our nation, our state and our neighborhoods. May the spirit that unites and empowers fortify our resolve to fulfill our oath. May we always have the threads of our flag woven into our DNA. Continue to grant favor to all who serve around the world. Bless all veterans past and present. We are grateful and thankful for freedom and the United States of America. We ask these things in your holy name. Amen
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Chaplain Rios
February 2025 Prayer: |
O God we thank You for our U.S., Military personnel both past and present. We especially thank You for all men and women who sacrificed their lives to defend this nation. Thank You for being a Comforter, Provider, and Protector for those family members of our U.S. Military Personnel. Lord, we praise and honor Your name. Your name is the Lord, and we rejoice before You. You have been our home through all generations. You have strengthened our nation through the raising of the stars and stripes on a hill in Iwo Jima; from the sharing of expressions of love; to the blessing of remembering all who have served in the highest office of this blessed country.
Continue to walk alongside us as we continue to honor our oath. Blessed the families of those who grieve the loss of our comrades in arms. Continue to watch over our community and all those you have commissioned the VFW to care for. Strengthen the canopy of grace over our Veterans, pour into their desire to serve and honor our oath until our final breath. You have made all the earth and all within it. Keep us above approach and always benevolent in all that we say and do. It is in your holy and compassionate name I do pray. Amen!
Continue to walk alongside us as we continue to honor our oath. Blessed the families of those who grieve the loss of our comrades in arms. Continue to watch over our community and all those you have commissioned the VFW to care for. Strengthen the canopy of grace over our Veterans, pour into their desire to serve and honor our oath until our final breath. You have made all the earth and all within it. Keep us above approach and always benevolent in all that we say and do. It is in your holy and compassionate name I do pray. Amen!
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Did you know: November 25, 1969. SERVICEMEN AROUND THE WORLD HAVE THANKSGIVING TURKEY |
Hundreds of thousands of U.S. military men and women around the world will receive their Thanksgiving turkey, even men in remote posts in Vietnam. With the official menu announced by Department of Defense including the traditional bird and all the fixings, only those personnel assigned overseas, and on-board ships will enjoy shrimp cocktail due to the devastation of most of the U. S. gulf coast shrimp during Hurricane Camille last August. These men, stationed at Little Creek, Virginia board LCU (Utility Landing Craft) 1625, partake of just a portion of the holiday foods which will be served to the American fighting men and women around the world. A total of approximately 2,800,000 pounds of turkey, 192,000 pounds of shrimp, 787,500 pounds of potatoes, 383,933 pounds of cranberry sauce and 350,000 pounds of fruitcake await the U.S. military personnel on this American holiday. According to the Department of Defense, the same basic menu will be served on Christmas Day.”
The times have changed; however, the mission remains the same. During this season of Thanksgiving let us take hold of this opportunity. An opportunity to unite as family, friends, neighbors and Americans. The shared value of this, United States of America, is our desire to uphold brotherly love towards one another, to minimize the difference and uphold our common values. Let us truly be “One Nation Under God, Indivisible, with justice and liberty for all”
Ch Rev Eusebia Rios
The times have changed; however, the mission remains the same. During this season of Thanksgiving let us take hold of this opportunity. An opportunity to unite as family, friends, neighbors and Americans. The shared value of this, United States of America, is our desire to uphold brotherly love towards one another, to minimize the difference and uphold our common values. Let us truly be “One Nation Under God, Indivisible, with justice and liberty for all”
Ch Rev Eusebia Rios
September 2024, Chaplain Rios on Labor Day:
President Franklin Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill had just released the Atlantic Charter which laid the foundation for the international coalition that would stand up to fascism and dictatorship. Starting with his “Four Freedoms” speech in January 1941 FDR had skillfully led the American public away from their isolationist tendencies to a reluctant acceptance of the need to come to the aid of the Allies. Earlier in the year he had convinced a reluctant congress to pass the Lend-Lease Act providing vital military supplies to Great Britain and Russia. He had positioned America as “the arsenal of democracy” and pledged to build hundreds of thousands of planes, tanks and ships. It represents one of the best examples of his extraordinary leadership in transforming public opinion despite overwhelming opposition. On Sept. 1, 1941, FDR gave a Labor Day radio address. It was his first broadcast from the new Presidential Library he had built next to his ancestral home in Hyde Park, NY. (His study is still on public display exactly as it was when he died.) Almighty God, Creator of the world, we give you thanks for the gift of stewardship and work. Deliver us, in our various occupations, from the service of self alone, that we may do our work in truth and beauty and for the common. It is one of his finest broadcasts, a passionate sermon on the importance of democracy and the threat that dictatorships pose to all free people. He did not mince his words: “On this day – this American holiday – we are celebrating the rights of free laboring men and women. The preservation of these rights is vitally important now, not only to us who enjoy them – but to the whole future of Christian civilization. American labor now bears a tremendous responsibility in the winning of this most brutal, most terrible of all wars.” Roosevelt understood that the free world’s only hope for victory over the Axis powers was the application of America’s incredible industrial capacity to the production of war materials. The success of that effort would require an unprecedented level of cooperation between the government, labor and business. He speaks of enemies who believe: “that they could divide and conquer us from within.” “These enemies know that today the chief American fighters in the battles now raging are those engaged in American industry, employers and employees alike.” Near the end of the broadcast FDR makes his most powerful statement about his commitment to democracy. “The task of defeating Hitler may be long and arduous. There are a few appeasers and Nazi sympathizers who say it cannot be done. They even ask me to negotiate with Hitler – to pray for crumbs from his victorious table. They do, in fact, ask me to become the modern Benedict Arnold and betray all that I hold dear – my devotion to our freedom – to our churches – to our country. This course I have rejected – I reject it again. Instead, I know that I speak the conscience and determination of the American people when I say that we shall do everything in our power to crush Hitler and his Nazi forces.” He ends the speech with a simple but powerful statement of hope. “May it be said on some future Labor Day by some future President of the United States that we did our work faithfully and well.”
Ch Rev Eusebia Rios
President Franklin Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill had just released the Atlantic Charter which laid the foundation for the international coalition that would stand up to fascism and dictatorship. Starting with his “Four Freedoms” speech in January 1941 FDR had skillfully led the American public away from their isolationist tendencies to a reluctant acceptance of the need to come to the aid of the Allies. Earlier in the year he had convinced a reluctant congress to pass the Lend-Lease Act providing vital military supplies to Great Britain and Russia. He had positioned America as “the arsenal of democracy” and pledged to build hundreds of thousands of planes, tanks and ships. It represents one of the best examples of his extraordinary leadership in transforming public opinion despite overwhelming opposition. On Sept. 1, 1941, FDR gave a Labor Day radio address. It was his first broadcast from the new Presidential Library he had built next to his ancestral home in Hyde Park, NY. (His study is still on public display exactly as it was when he died.) Almighty God, Creator of the world, we give you thanks for the gift of stewardship and work. Deliver us, in our various occupations, from the service of self alone, that we may do our work in truth and beauty and for the common. It is one of his finest broadcasts, a passionate sermon on the importance of democracy and the threat that dictatorships pose to all free people. He did not mince his words: “On this day – this American holiday – we are celebrating the rights of free laboring men and women. The preservation of these rights is vitally important now, not only to us who enjoy them – but to the whole future of Christian civilization. American labor now bears a tremendous responsibility in the winning of this most brutal, most terrible of all wars.” Roosevelt understood that the free world’s only hope for victory over the Axis powers was the application of America’s incredible industrial capacity to the production of war materials. The success of that effort would require an unprecedented level of cooperation between the government, labor and business. He speaks of enemies who believe: “that they could divide and conquer us from within.” “These enemies know that today the chief American fighters in the battles now raging are those engaged in American industry, employers and employees alike.” Near the end of the broadcast FDR makes his most powerful statement about his commitment to democracy. “The task of defeating Hitler may be long and arduous. There are a few appeasers and Nazi sympathizers who say it cannot be done. They even ask me to negotiate with Hitler – to pray for crumbs from his victorious table. They do, in fact, ask me to become the modern Benedict Arnold and betray all that I hold dear – my devotion to our freedom – to our churches – to our country. This course I have rejected – I reject it again. Instead, I know that I speak the conscience and determination of the American people when I say that we shall do everything in our power to crush Hitler and his Nazi forces.” He ends the speech with a simple but powerful statement of hope. “May it be said on some future Labor Day by some future President of the United States that we did our work faithfully and well.”
Ch Rev Eusebia Rios
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As Hospice Chaplain, Eusebia Rios believes in being present when a veteran passes away so that person does not die alone. She does this outreach for what she calls a "Band of Veterans," honoring their final flight.
Chaplain Rios then donates money to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant a tree in honor of the veteran. It is one more way of her giving to others. |
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June 14, 2024: Chaplain Rios was honored at the Department State Convention in Rochester, MN, as Minnesota VFW Chaplain of the Year.
(l-r) Department Chaplain Scott Hanson, Chaplain Rios and Department Commander Dan Meyer.
June 4, 2024: Have you ever wondered how to wait? King David (the one who slew Goliath) said he waited patiently on the Lord. But how did he actually accomplish this? Did he sit around and twiddle his thumbs until he recognized God’s work? Or did he do something while he waited? And how can we best emulate the “man after [God’s] own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14)?
It might seem counterintuitive, but waiting often involves action. The pause sometimes feels quite long, especially if you’re waiting for an answer before moving forward. But there are things both we and the Lord can actively accomplish in the interim.
For our part, we should talk to God through prayer about our concerns, dreams, and desires. In the stillness and tension of waiting, we must also read His Word diligently to learn more about His character and love. While we seek the answers, care, and encouragement we need from Him, we develop patience and grow as our faith is strengthened and stretched.
During this time of actively waiting, we begin to see what God does. Like David, we will be lifted from a pit, given a firm place to stand, and receive a new song to sing (Psalms 40:2-3). Yes, waiting is so much more than merely pausing—it allows us to experience God in a deeper and more personal way.
Ch Rev Eusebia Rios
It might seem counterintuitive, but waiting often involves action. The pause sometimes feels quite long, especially if you’re waiting for an answer before moving forward. But there are things both we and the Lord can actively accomplish in the interim.
For our part, we should talk to God through prayer about our concerns, dreams, and desires. In the stillness and tension of waiting, we must also read His Word diligently to learn more about His character and love. While we seek the answers, care, and encouragement we need from Him, we develop patience and grow as our faith is strengthened and stretched.
During this time of actively waiting, we begin to see what God does. Like David, we will be lifted from a pit, given a firm place to stand, and receive a new song to sing (Psalms 40:2-3). Yes, waiting is so much more than merely pausing—it allows us to experience God in a deeper and more personal way.
Ch Rev Eusebia Rios
April 2024, Chaplain Rios:
During the Civil War, Lincoln signed a congressional resolution that made April 30 a day of fasting and prayer. It was co-founded by Congress and signed into law by President Truman. The law was amended and signed by President Reagan for the day to land on the first Thursday of May.
The holiday was signed into law by President Truman, and every president since has signed a proclamation that encourages Americans to pray on and celebrate this day. The national holiday has always been the first Thursday of May every year since it was founded in 1952. It stands as a day that continues the decision-making of the country’s founding fathers, which used the morals from biblical lessons in difficult situations. Basically, using God’s guidance to make important decisions in the country and for yourself. Just like Thanksgiving and Christmas, the National Day of Prayer has become recognized by Americans nationwide, and it is even recognized and celebrated in all Hallmark
calendars.
So, let us take a moment in May and remember our fellow comrades on Memorial Day. Let us use the month of May as a time of prayer and reflection. Amen!
During the Civil War, Lincoln signed a congressional resolution that made April 30 a day of fasting and prayer. It was co-founded by Congress and signed into law by President Truman. The law was amended and signed by President Reagan for the day to land on the first Thursday of May.
The holiday was signed into law by President Truman, and every president since has signed a proclamation that encourages Americans to pray on and celebrate this day. The national holiday has always been the first Thursday of May every year since it was founded in 1952. It stands as a day that continues the decision-making of the country’s founding fathers, which used the morals from biblical lessons in difficult situations. Basically, using God’s guidance to make important decisions in the country and for yourself. Just like Thanksgiving and Christmas, the National Day of Prayer has become recognized by Americans nationwide, and it is even recognized and celebrated in all Hallmark
calendars.
So, let us take a moment in May and remember our fellow comrades on Memorial Day. Let us use the month of May as a time of prayer and reflection. Amen!
February 1, 2024: The Four Chaplains story was told on Brainerd radio stations Chaplain Rios and Mark Persons of the Brained VFW. Also https://fourchaplains.org/
(l-r) Danny Wild, Chaplain Rios, Mac and Mark Persons on KLIZ Radio.
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Chaplain Rios
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(l-r) Bill Satre, Chaplain Rios and Mark Persons on KBLB Radio.
Chaplain Rios YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTRYwup2fGJULHGYpUW56tQ
December 31, 2023: A Prayer for Trust in God's Plan. Heavenly Father, “At midnight, When the old year dies… And the new comes bounding in, I draw strength from knowing … That in the next twelve months, the snows will go… The buds will burst … The heat will rise… The leaves will fly, that all these things will happen … according to Your schedule and in Your time; That there is order in Your universe, and that I am part of it.” —Van Varner
The one thing that is constant is time. We can lament the past or look to the future. Either way I pray that you cherish and savor the PRESENT. May God Favor and Blessings help you to soar in Twenty- Twenty-Four! - Chaplain Rios
The one thing that is constant is time. We can lament the past or look to the future. Either way I pray that you cherish and savor the PRESENT. May God Favor and Blessings help you to soar in Twenty- Twenty-Four! - Chaplain Rios
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The oil dipstick on Chappy's car engine reads, "Add two, add one, full and thy cup runneth over."
A minister explained the horse he was selling knew two commands. The horse will go when the rider said, "Praise the Lord," then will stop when it hears "Amen." Trying out the horse, a rider said, "Praise the Lord," but then couldn't remember the stop command when a cliff was just ahead. Finally, he remembered and said, "Amen." The horse stopped just before going over the cliff. The man wiped his forehead saying, "Praise the Lord!"
