Roger Helle is a Marine who served three tours in Vietnam. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V," three Purple Heart Medals, and other decorations. He was medically discharged in 1971 after nine months recovering from near-fatal wounds. Mark Alexander wrote a profile on Roger in 2007: "Point Man." Roger worked in the security field for almost a decade after leaving the Marine Corps, and he is author of Point Man, A Time to Kill, A Time to Heal, and other books on Vietnam. He and his wife Shirley spent 40 years working with Teen Challenge, a faith-based program for those bound by life-controlling addictions. He has returned to Vietnam more than 20 times, providing humanitarian assistance in rural areas, and he now offers consulting services to nonprofit organizations.
Not Just Another Long Weekend
Most young churches today don’t recognize patriotic holidays, so I was overjoyed yesterday to speak at a church in my hometown and share about America’s many blessings.
‘Forgive and Forget’: Part II
My former NVA enemy became my friend. What are you carrying that has burdened you down for years? Isn’t it time to let go, forgive, and be forgiven?
‘Forgive and Forget’: Part I
We’ve all been hurt or offended by others, but let me explain how the pain once associated with my own memories is gone thanks to the grace given to me by God.
‘Mr. President, It’s Me Again!’
Donald Trump does not take constructive criticism, but petty feuds and temper tantrums are distracting and empower the Left.
Remembering Your First Love
When we put Christ in the center of our marriage, we had hope. The recipe was simple: “Remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first.”
Beware of Dogs!
The dogs (“evil workers”) the Apostle Paul warned us about are still out there, barking, yapping, and tearing things down. They never build, only destroy!
Memorial Day Memories
Yes, America is worth defending. I would do it again. Memorial Day is NOT a long weekend. We must not forget: “Freedom is not free!”
Watch Out for Snakes: Part II
We obtained a large property of nearly 90 acres outside a small town in Iowa. There are no venomous snakes in Iowa — or so we were told!
Watch Out for Snakes: Part I
I landed on top of a 5’ 9” Western Diamondback rattlesnake.
Remembering the Fall of Saigon
We just observed the 50th anniversary of our retreat from Vietnam. Sadly, we have made the same mistake over and over again.
Can We All Get Along?
Why does hate have to be our first response when we perceive offenses?
You Can’t Do It Alone
In our faith walk, doing things our own way usually doesn’t turn out very well.
Letters From Nam
I was one of 131 veterans recently invited to take part in “Honor Air,” a project whereby veterans are flown to visit war memorials.
‘I Didn’t See That Coming!’
There are many times when we are blindsided by life, but Jesus is bigger than any crisis you might face.
When the Fire Falls: Part II
Too many times, we have silenced ourselves rather than take on the leftist bullies in our lives.
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Josh Hammer Log Off Social Media and Return to the Real Things
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Michael Reagan End ‘The American Slaughter,’ Not ICE
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Gary Bauer Border Hypocrisy
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Terence Jeffrey The Constitution Does Not Compel Congress to Fund Abortion Providers
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Ben Shapiro What the Heck Happened With the Jeffrey Epstein Case?
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David Harsanyi Why John Brennan Belongs in Prison
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Victor Davis Hanson The Roots of Leftist Rage
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Michael Barone The Gender Gap Grows Wider and Wider
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