celebrate God's grace toward the Army for 150 years, under the theme
examines the theological core of the Army, which has spurred its advance as a
people of God identified by the holiness tradition of the church.
Eason, Dr. Jonathan Raymond and Lt. Colonel Allen Satterlee explore what God
has done in the past, what He continues to do in the present, and what He will do
through the Army in the future.
medal in 2012.
the schools the Washington, D.C.,
native attended and the mentors in
his life. He says that when he was
a child he wanted to know where
we come from, why we are here
and what life is worth. His mother
and teachers at his Christian
school would talk to him about
spiritual matters and point him to
Jesus Christ. He says former team-
mate Kevin Ollie helped him "feel
more comfortable in my faith
around other people." Durant goes
to chapel before every game, and
values other players in the league
who also pursue faith and express
it through community volunteer ef-
together and pray for one another.
Carl Lentz, pastor of Hillsong
Church in New York City, is an im-
portant guide in the young ath-
lete's life.
Association of American Universi-
ties coach Charles Craig was mur-
dered 10 years ago at age 35 in a
gang-related case of mistaken iden-
tity. Durant has worn number 35
on his jersey ever since in honor of
his coach and mentor.
The forward remarks, "God says
that's where we're all headed, and
I want to live with that eternal per-
spective on everything I do now."