Our Warriors return home different after a deployment to a combat zone. They leave a piece of themselves behind in the country in which they served. According to a recent Veterans Affairs (VA) study, an average of 17 Veterans commit suicide each day. Depending on the service era, between 10 and 29% of Veterans will experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. One-fifth of Veterans dealing with PTSD are also struggling with a substance abuse problem. It is possible that Veterans can experience symptoms of trauma without recognizing it.
LMSG strives to make a difference for those impacted by any amount of post-traumatic stress or PTSD. We hope you find these resources useful.
“Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you.” Peter 5:7
LMSG Spiritual Retreats
Our retreats are grounded in Lutheran doctrine and include workshops, devotions, and worship services. Workshops are led by WELS and ELS pastors, mental health professionals, and peer support individuals who have served in the military themselves or supported Military Families in their professional lives. Our retreats are offered at no cost to attendees.
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Christian Counseling through Christian Family Solutions
LMSG offers free counseling for any Military Service Member, Veteran, or Family Member through the Member Assistance Program. To request assistance, please contact us.
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A Pastor Looks at PTSD
Written by Pastor Paul Ziemer, this handbook shares spiritual insights and provides encouragement for anyone impacted by or interested in PTSD.
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The Conflict at Home: Soldiers Confronting PTSD
Written by Rev. Dr. Steven Hokana, this booklet is dedicated to the service personnel who protect our great nation. They put their lives on the line and they do it without question. This also goes out to their families. They, too, struggle physically, emotionally, and spiritually as service members come back. Finally, this is dedicated to the One who was with them during those moments of danger, fear, and loneliness—our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who always loves us no matter how we think and feel about ourselves.
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Deep as the Sea
This book is not a devotional or self-help guide, but a carefully written walkthrough of the healing process. Using his doctoral expertise on addressing trauma through a Christian lens, Pastor Timothy Bourman will help you grieve through the pain, find refuge in God, and discover a new purpose in life. Pastor Bourman provides an overview of current psychological treatment models and many comforting Scripture readings to address the grief, sorrow, shame, anger, and other emotions that accompany traumatic events.
Other PTS Books
Click here to download a list of other recommended books. Some of these books address PTS directly, and some provide the wider background material for the spiritual side of PTS.
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