1. How did you get started writing?
My joy for writing was birthed out of a desperate need to express my heart during a season of rejection and isolation. It is through this experience, the Lord gave me the desire to write with an eternal purpose. My heart’s desire is to encourage others with the encouragement I continually receive from the Lord.
2. What are your favorite Bible verses as they apply to the military wife/lifestyle?
One of the most wonderful things about the Scriptures is the fact that His Word is living and active. On a daily basis, the Lord uses His Word to minister to my heart. He is the reason I can breathe.
“For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11-13
God’s promises found here in Jeremiah 29:11-13, gives my life purpose and reflects the hope I have through such a beautiful relationship with my Heavenly Father. As I step out in faith to serve on the home front, I am not alone, for my Lord walks beside me, lovingly guiding me.
Through the hardships of deployments and TDY’s, the Lord often draws me to David, Isaiah and Paul’s writings. These men wrote in such a real transparent way that allows me to experience God’s peace and comfort.
3. What suggestions would you give to the military wife who would like to minister to or support other military wives?
Be real and transparent. The most effective way to minister to other military wives is to share honestly from our hearts. Live knowing that God has a purpose for the hardships we endure. Paul writes, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
4. What has been your favorite assignment (duty station)?
I do not have a favorite duty station as my husband serves in the Army National Guard. We don’t endure frequent moves as our active duty friends, but I do enjoy serving in Upstate NY because that is where God has called us to serve. There is no better place to be than at the center of His will.
5. What is something you wish others knew about you? (This can be a totally random fact, like you like to wear glitter toenail polish, or you like frozen blueberries in your oatmeal, or you would like to go rock climbing one day)
I enjoy the sights and sounds of a crackling campfire, while sipping a steaming hot coconut custard latte with my husband by my side.
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Sherry Lightner currently lives in Ballston Lake, New York, with her husband of twenty years and their four children. Her husband is a Signal Warrant Officer for the Army National Guard. Sherry serves as a homemaker and enjoys leading and participating in small group Bible studies, and children’s ministries such as AWANA. Sherry is a regular columnist for faithdeployed.com and serves as administrator for the Faith Deployed Facebook page.
(Writer bio courtesy of Faith Deployed…Again)
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