Stories of Faith & Courage from the Marines (Larkin Spivey)

Description Product Details Reviews (0) Stories of Faith & Courage from the Marines 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. These individual stories reveal what faith means under the stress of combat and separation from loved ones, during the complex spiritual journey of men and women forced to confront the dark side of human nature, many for the first time. Ultimately, the power of God to redeem every human life and event shines forth in this amazing collection, which includes: 180 riveting accounts of faith and courage from Marine combat operations in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and wars in the Middle East. Each daily reading is accompanied by relevant passages of Scripture. Historical summaries, maps, and photos of Marine operations from each of these wars. Name and Topical Indexes to allow readers to focus on life issues of importance to themselves. His stories are presented in a 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 individual stories and historical overview gives a picture of war and combat unavailable in other histories. This book brings the modern era of Marine Corps history to life and aims to cement the bond that Marines of every generation share with each other.  This book is a daily devotional filled with inspirational stories about Marines, vividly demonstrating how our warriors have been sustained by faith through the violence and dangers of war. These individual stories reveal what faith means under the stress of combat and separation from loved ones, during the complex spiritual journey of men and women forced to confront the dark side of human nature Readers will come away appreciating those who have lived loudly for liberty. Author Bio LARKIN SPIVEY is a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired Marine Corps officer. He commanded Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines and Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion in combat. He also served as Executive Officer of 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, deployed at sea in support of U. S. and Vietnamese Marine units in country. Prior to Vietnam he was a platoon commander in 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, trained in parachute, submarine, Ranger and Special Forces operations. He was with the blockade force during the Cuban Missile Crisis and served President Nixon in the White House. As a faculty member at The Citadel, he taught courses in U.S. military history, a subject of lifelong personal and professional interest. He now writes full-time and resides in South Carolina. He is a lay eucharistic minister of the Anglican Church and has been actively involved in the Cursillo Christian renewal movement and the Luis Palau Evangelistic Association. He has made numerous television and radio appearances nationwide and speaks on request to church, veteran, and other groups with his patriotic and spiritual message.