Download or read book Stories of Faith and Courage from the Marines written by Larkin Spivey and published by God & Country Press. This book was released on 2021-03 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Stories of Faith and Courage from the Marines, Larkin Spivey shows real Marines fighting and living through difficult conflicts and wars. This book will strengthen the faith of its readers by showing the power of other's faith, that have perhaps walked in your shoes, under the most extreme circumstances imaginable. His stories are presentd in an 180 day devotional format with scripture readings each day, revealing both the routine and the astounding ways in which God acts to empower believers and answer doubts. You will also see that Spivey presents a history of events with overviews, maps and photographs giving new insights into why men and women fight for their country. This unique combination of front line drama, coupled with the broader historical context of conflicts, gives a picture of war and combat unavailable in other histories. Readers will come away appreciating those who have lived loudly for liberty.

Download or read book Stories of Faith and Courage from the Vietnam War written by Larkin Spivey and published by Battlefields & Blessings. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This addition to the Battlefields & Blessings(R) series brings America's most controversial war into sharp focus. In a new collection of true stories from the Vietnam War, respected military historian and writer Larkin Spivey reveals the violence and danger faced by a generation of young Americans that answered their nation's call and rose to the challenge. Many stories show the power of faith under the stress of combat and separation from loved ones, while others show the complex spiritual journey of men forced to confront the dark side of human nature for the first time. Ultimately, the power of God to redeem every human life and event shines forth in this amazing collection.

Download or read book Joker One written by Donovan Campbell and published by Random House. This book was released on 2009-03-10 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After graduating from Princeton, Donovan Campbell wanted to give back to his country, engage in the world, and learn to lead. So he joined the service, becoming a commander of a forty-man infantry platoon called Joker One. Campbell had just months to train and transform a ragtag group of brand-new Marines into a first-rate cohesive fighting unit, men who would become his family. They were assigned to Ramadi, the capital of the Sunni-dominated Anbar province that was an explosion just waiting to happen. And when it did happen—with the chilling cries of "Jihad, Jihad, Jihad!" echoing from minaret to minaret—Campbell and company were there to protect the innocent, battle the insurgents, and pick up the pieces. Thrillingly told by the man who led the unit of hard-pressed Marines, Joker One is a gripping tale of a leadership and loyalty.

Download or read book Courage Faith written by Eileen Gelsomini and published by . This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people in the United States do not give a second thought as to who is protecting this country both on our soil and overseas. It is taken for granted. I shamefully admit I was one of those people not too long ago. Without my knowledge or consent my son joined the United States Marine Corp. His decision caught me off guard. Courage and Faith is a heartwarming story of a son's choice and a mother's slow acceptance and ultimate support of his decision. It details the emotional rollercoaster of military life peppered with humor and raw emotion. Readers will experience first hand the selflessness and the true sacrifice it takes to become a United States Marine and the affect this has on his mother and the rest of his family. A story that will ring true for every military parent and capture the hearts of civilians as well. A truly enjoyable ending.

Download or read book My Journey written by Nancy Hale and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Journey is a true story of a young widow suddenly faced with the challenges of being alone in Cuba with forty-eight hours to leave the island with her two young sons and her husband's casket. What began as an adventure in the US Navy turned into a life changing event, opening new doors that proved there are no chance happenings. The power of her childhood faith foundation allowed her to find comfort by visualizing the images of the stained glass windows from her hometown church. Her faith in God transformed her into being the little lost lamb in the arms of the Good Shepherd, where she found strength and courage on her journey. The silence and pain of being alone enabled her to connect to the Christ in Gethsemane. The journey changed the twenty-seven-year-old country girl into a stronger and more loving woman without breaking her spirit. Cry, laugh, celebrate, and become inspired! My Journey is not all gloom and doom; however, it is an honest glimpse into the events that lead this family into a new life. This is inspiration for anyone who has loved and lost. It offers hope and joy for all those brave enough to stand up and praise God and thank him for the challenges in life.

Download or read book Faith Through the Storm written by Major James Capers, and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about war. A war against America's enemies, against racism, against the loss of fellow warriors in battle, and against the personal loss of family back home. This is the story of Major James Capers, Jr. (USMC Ret.) Jim was born to a family of sharecroppers in South Carolina who escaped to Baltimore, Maryland in the dead of night to escape the days of Jim Crow laws for a better life. Joining the Marines fresh out of high school, Jim had no idea that he was paving the road for future Marines, black and white alike. The first African-American Marine to receive a battlefield commission as a member of 3rd Force Recon, a new special forces unit designed specifically for the war in Vietnam; the first African-American Marine officer used on a Marine recruitment poster; co-leader of the first special forces team to attempt the rescue of American and allied POW's held in a North Vietnamese prison; a leader in Team Broadminded, whose missions were so secret, their military records from Vietnam were not declassified until 2006; nominated for the Medal of Honor; inducted into the Commando Hall of Honor for special forces; awarded the Bronze and the Silver Stars. This book is about a man who is a true American hero, though he denies the notion. Above all, Jim is a husband, a father, a patriot, a warrior who has dealt with the tragedies of his military and personal life, always depending on his faith in God to guide him through the storm.

Download or read book Voices of the Pacific written by Adam Makos and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Spearhead and A Higher Call comes an unflinching, brutal, and relentless firsthand chronicle of United States Marine Corps' actions in the Pacific during World War 2. Following fifteen Marines from the Pearl Harbor attack, through battles with the Japanese, to their return home after V-J Day, Adam Makos and Marcus Brotherton have compiled an oral history of the Pacific War in the words of the men who fought on the front lines. With unflinching honesty, these Marines reveal harrowing accounts of combat with an implacable enemy, the friendships and camaraderie they found--and lost--and the aftermath of the war's impact on their lives. With unprecedented access to the veterans, rare photographs, and unpublished memoirs, Voices of the Pacific presents true stories of heroism as told by such World War II veterans as Sid Phillips, R. V. Burgin, and Chuck Tatum--whose exploits were featured in the HBO(R) miniseries, The Pacific--and their Marine buddies from the legendary 1st Marine Division. Includes rare photos

Download or read book Be Safe Love Mom written by Elaine Lowry Brye and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential guide for all military families provides helpful advice and reassurance on topics ranging from boot camp, to deployment, to PTSD, from a former "Army brat" turned mother of four military kids. When you enlist in the United States military, you don't just sign up for duty; you also commit your loved ones to lives of service all their own. No one knows this better than Elaine Brye, an "Army brat" turned military wife and the mother of four officers-one each in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. For more than a decade she's endured countless teary goodbyes, empty chairs at Thanksgiving dinners, and sleepless hours waiting for phone calls in the night. She's navigated the complicated tangle of emotions that are part and parcel of life as a military mother. Be Safe, Love Mom braids together Elaine's own personal experiences with those of fellow parents she's met along the way. She offers gentle guidance and hard-earned wisdom on topics ranging from that first anxious goodbye to surrendering all control of your child, from finding comfort in the support of the military community and the healing power of faith to coping with the enormous sacrifices life as a military mother requires. With hard-to-come-by information and encouragement that is like advice from a wise and trusted friend, Be Safe, Love Mom is an essential handbook to membership in a strong and special sisterhood.

Download or read book Faith Fortitude written by Jarrod Johnson and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2017-05-26 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faith - strong trust in God. Fortitude - courageous perseverance in adversity. The Christian aspiring to become a Marine needs a healthy measure of both. And he needs it daily. Written from the heart of a Marine, Faith and Fortitude is a daily dose of strength, insight and encouragement for those undergoing the rigors of Marine Corps Recruit Training. Jarrod Johnson draws from his own experiences as a recruit, Marine Scout-Sniper, Navy Chaplain, personal trainer, coach, husband and father in this one-of-a-kind devotional. Having served at Marine Corps Recruit Depot as a recruit and a chaplain, Johnson's intimate knowledge of the training program and culture enables him to bring a unique perspective that is communicated in ways the recruit will understand and appreciate. His engaging stories, humor, straight talk, and solid teaching make Faith and Fortitude a must for the young warrior looking to stay spiritually strong and mentally tough amid the intense challenges of training.

Download or read book Stories of Faith and Courage Form the War in Iraq Afghanistan written by Jane Hampton Cook and published by Battlefields & Blessings. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq & Afghanistan is a 365-day collection of inspiring stories of courage, perseverance, and faith based on first-hand accounts of more than seventy who have served in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Download or read book Randy s Way written by Thomas Gill and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Randy's Way is a must read for anyone interested in studying the lives of real-life heroes and heroines and learning how they earned their titles. The book tells the story of a dynamic, "high potential" Marine Corps officer who selflessly exchanged his quality of life for a role in the Gulf War and who, in so doing, began to cultivate a closer, hand-in-hand walk with God. Kim, Randy's wife of three years at the time, never wavered in her devotion to Randy, even when given the devastating news that her gifted and athletic husband had contracted ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) as a result of the Gulf War's toxic cocktail. The epic account of events leading up to that life-altering moment and the twenty-five years that followed gives new meaning to the phrase, "courage under fire." Enjoy this inspiring example of how to keep ones faith strong while being faithful and resilient as a husband and father, in spite of overwhelming challenges. Set in the quaint resort town of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, this true story illustrates how people can overcome any challenge through faith in God. Chocked full of humorous and serious anecdotes covering nearly fifty years, readers will be inspired by how the residents of this small town on the southern Outer Banks band together to ensure Randy, Kim, Nicole and Kyle are included in all aspects of the island community. Randy's Way is a tribute to the heroic lives the entire Hebert family have lived since coming face-to-face with this debilitating disease nearly twenty-five years ago.

Download or read book God and the Gunny written by Tom Moriarty and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2018-04-16 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of us have questions about God, or we never truly come to know about God, his Son, and the Holy Spirit. We may even doubt that God works in our lives at all, especially when times are difficult and there is no hope in sight. So where can we find answers? How do we truly come to know God, his Son, and the Holy Spirit? In God and the Gunny, author and retired US Marine Tom Moriarty shows us how he learned about God, Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit through a series of miraculous, often life-saving interventions in his lifeand how these interventions have made him a man after Gods own heart. Using the story of King David as an example for righteous living, Tom speaks to both his failures and his accomplishments, always trusting in God to come through when things got really hard. Life can be just as full of suffering, pain, and horrors as it can be full of happiness, success, and beautybut in every moment good or bad, God is there to protect us, bless us, and guide us forward. He is always walking the path with us, so it is up to us to let him show us the way and have faith in his helping hand.

Download or read book One Bullet Away written by Nathaniel Fick and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ex-Marine captain shares his story of fighting in a recon battalion in both Afghanistan and Iraq, beginning with his brutal training on Quantico Island and following his progress through various training sessions and, ultimately, conflict in the deadliest conflicts since the Vietnam War.

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Download or read book A Table in the Presence written by Carey H. Cash and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2005-02-02 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On April 10th, 2003, the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, faced with the task of seizing the presidential palace in downtown Baghdad, ran headlong into what Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North called, "the worst day of fighting for U.S. Marines." Hiding in buildings and mosques, wearing civilian clothes, and spread out for over a mile, Saddam Hussein's militants rained down bullets and rocket propelled grenades on the 1st Battalion. But when the smoke of the eight-hour battle cleared, only one Marine had lost his life. Some said the 1st Battalion was incredibly lucky. But in the hearts and minds of the Marines who were there, there was no question. God had brought them miraculously through that battle. As the 1st Battalion's chaplain, Lieutenant Carey Cash had the unique privilege of seeing firsthand, from the beginning of the war to the end, how God miraculously delivered, and even transformed, the lives of the men of the 1st Battalion. Their regiment, the most highly decorated regiment in the history of the Marines, was the first ground force to cross the border into Iraq, the first to see one of their own killed in battle, and they were the unit to fight what most believe to have been the decisive battle of the war-April 10th in downtown Baghdad. Through it all, Carey Cash says, the presence of God was undeniable. Cash even had the privilege of baptizing fifty-seven new Christians-Marines and Sailors-during the war in Iraq. The men of the 1st Battalion came to discover what King David had discovered long ago--that God's presence could be richly experienced even in the presence of enemies. Here is the amazing story of their experience.

Download or read book Stories of Faith and Courage from the Home Front written by Karen H. Whiting and published by Battlefields & Blessings. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories of Faith and Courage from the Home Front of American Wars captures the fascinating and inspiring history of the heroines and heroes at home, from the very foundation of our nation up until the present day. The book presents stories of many lesser known figures, women, children, and ordinary citizens, as well as well known political figures. Each individual's significant legacy of faith and courage impacted by war brings insights into their faith, lives, and society in which they lived. The trials and triumphs represented in this book, whether they took place yesterday or years ago, point us to timeless truths we can each apply to our own lives: God's Word was relevant to them, and it is just as relevant to us today.

Download or read book Marines God written by Steven L. Rogers and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-01-28 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a must for all U.S. Marines. The stories are real life dramas which reveal the reason to live and the senseless reasons to die!AmeriCop USA PO Box 225 Nutley, NJ 07110 www.AmeriCop.org