The Faith of the American Soldier: From Lexington to Iraq

Mansfield, Stephen (Author )
Description

Mansfield, author of the bestseller, "The Faith of George W. Bush," focuses on the spiritual aspect of men and women involved in American conflicts from Lexington to Iraq. This book, which addresses the role religion has played in America going to war through the years, will inspire faith and patriotism in readers. (Christian Religion)

From the publisher:

It has been said that there are no atheists in foxholes. Indeed, this timely book shows how faith has played a major part during the major wars in U.S. history. Stephen Mansfield, author of the bestseller, The Faith of George W. Bush, focuses on the spiritual aspect of men and women involved in American conflicts from Lexington to Iraq. This book, which addresses the role has religion played in America going to war through the years, will inspire faith and patriotism in readers.

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Daily Devotional by Tom Phillips

Finding Courage in Battle
by Tom Phillips
Friday, July 29, 2005


“‘You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you…. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.’”
2 CHRONICLES 20:17


How do you usually react when faced with a seemingly impossible situation? Do you tend to hide your head? Or do you grit your teeth and press ahead, no matter how insurmountable the obstacle may seem? We can find encouragement by viewing our battles from God’s perspective. Doing so reminds us of three things. First, regardless of out-ward circumstances, we do not battle against flesh and blood. Second, the battle is God’s, not our own. Third, and most importantly, despite the bruising we may receive in the midst of a battle, God has already won.
How much easier it is to move forward courageously when we see the battle from God’s point of view. When we do, fear leaves us, and we can pray more diligently and confidently, certain that God hears and that He will answer.

In the eyes of the world, time on our knees is time wasted. But the prayers of believers supernaturally unleash God’s power against our enemy. In some miraculous way, our prayers become agents of power. Angels unsheathe their swords and the battle rages. We can’t see it, but we know the principalities are at war, and there is no fear. God is in control, the ultimate victor. We can enter combat focused on God and believing that He will accomplish all that He intends.

SPREAD THE WORD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
We acquire courage only through time spent with God in prayer. Through it, He enables us to see the battle and to stand in the gap for others.

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Escaping the Matrix: Setting Your Mind Free to Experience Real Life in Christ

I watched all of the Matrix films with great enthusiasm. I thought of them as entertaining and exciting. Dr. Gregory Boyd writes about the Matrix in his book "Escaping the Matrix: Setting Your Mind Free to Experience Real Life in Christ".

Description
Boyd and Larson use the vehicle of "The Matrix" film trilogy to argue that human struggles with habitual sin, thought patterns, damaged emotions, and phobias happen because people do not know how to take charge of the way they experience reality.

From the publisher:
In some way or another most of us are "stuck"--in a secret sin we can't control or maybe by an inability to stand up for ourselves. "In Escaping the Matrix, authors Gregory A. Boyd and Al Larson use the vehicle of "The Matrix film trilogy to argue that our struggles with habitual sin, thought patterns, damaged emotions, and phobias happen because we do not know how to take charge of the way we experience reality. The authors draw on biblical and psychological insights to provide practical resources for helping believers escape the matrix of the world system that ensnares them. While this book is aimed at the newest generation of Christian readers, all ages will be inspired by the book's innovative strategies for experiencing a deeper life in Christ.

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