1.  How did you get started writing?

A church that I used to attend had a quarterly Friday night service called “Rodeo Night” for people who were in a leadership role. Each person had to write a mini-sermon about a topic of his or her choice. The Pastor would randomly call on people to share about their topic. I never got called on, but I continued to work on my topic, even after we moved and started attending another church. I eventually got a chance to share the message at my new church and was encouraged to turn that message into a book.  I soon branched out from that topic to write about other things, which led to blogging. Once I started blogging, doors began to open for me to share my work with a larger audience.

2.  What are your favorite Bible verses as they apply to the military wife/lifestyle?

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails – Proverbs 19:21 NIV

There aren’t a lot of things you can control in military life.  You don’t have much of a say as to where you live, when you move or when your husband deploys. However, there is comfort in knowing that God is in control and His purpose will prevail. I believe that God strategically places us at certain places in order to accomplish His perfect plan and will for our lives.

3.  What suggestions would you give to the military wife who would like to minister to or support other military wives?

Utilize the gifts and talents that you already have to bless others. If you love children, offer to babysit for a military wife whose husband is deployed. If you can cook as good as Paula Deen, volunteer to prepare dinner for fellow military families. I think sometimes we get so caught up in trying to do big things that we miss the small opportunities available that can make a huge impact.

I personally have connected with a lot of military wives through social media such as blogging, Twitter, and Facebook.  I also have met and connected with fellow military wives through military sponsored functions.

4.  What has been your favorite assignment (duty station)?

Tyndall AFB in Panama City, FL.  Not only was the area absolutely beautiful, but it also was a time of new beginnings in our lives.  Our son was born there and I had a wonderful job in my career field on the base.  We also had a great church home and made many lifetime friends.  Just thinking about that season makes me smile!

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’m a huge technology geek! I get really excited about anything electronic.  My favorites are Apple products, such as my Mac Computer and iPhone. I also really like the Nook Color. Every once in a while, you’ll see a review on my blog about electronic gadgets.

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Tonya Nash is in her eighth year of on-the-job training as a military wife. She and her husband have been through three deployments and four military moves. They have one son. Tonya has a Master’s degree in Public Health and is a graduate of the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild Apprentice Program. She is a frequent contributor to Military Spouse Magazine and several online websites. For more about Tonya, visit www.christianmommywriter.com.

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