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God in the Trenches: A History of How God Defends Freedom When America Is At War

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God In The Trenches is a superbly written historical account of selected crucial episodes in America's history, from the revolutionary war until "modern" times. The author is a military man of action, and the military training is evident in his spare, lean and incisive style of writing. Both his understanding and explanation of the complexities of U.S. military history are distilled into easily comprehensible prose which reads more like a tale of high adventure than an olive drab historical account. The delightful and refreshing aspect of this particular book lies in the manner in which the author intertwines his own lengthy and personal travels to a deeper faith and belief in God with his understanding and perception of American history. His observations of the actions of the hand of God at critical times in our nation's history are supported with impeccable research from disparate and unlikely sources which adds significantly to the credibility of his writing. It is just a remarkable book, and should be quite well-received in these turbulent times.

The author presents a timely and compelling account of a real God changing the lives of real people in a real world. Many who live in our post-modern culture know little or nothing about the recorded history of God's redemptive acts which have been directed toward man for at least 4,000 years. The author fills this void. As a marine, Mr. Spivey apparently served his country well. As an author, he has served his God well. Many are saying that the tragic events of September 11 are a wake-up call for America. If that is true, then God in the Trenches is must reading for every American.

Larkin Spivey's "God in the Trenches" is a wonderful piece of non-fiction. Non only was it interesting and thought provoking, but it filled me with a sense of peace. Reading about all the miraculous events of America's past wars gave me hope for the situation in which our country now finds herself. Every American should read this book!!

Many in our country have been searching for greater meaning in our own lives and a sense of where America fits into this troubled world. Though it has been easy to find fault with America in recent years, I believe many of us are rediscovering the greatness of our country. Mr. Spivey has taken this one step further to offer his insight as to how God may have supported us in the pursuit of freedom for all His people. While it might be easy to dismiss this as pure conjecture, those who are open to the possibility of God's influence in the course of our military history will find this fascinating reading. For a first time author, Mr, Spivey's writing is both eloquent and to the point. The timing of this of this fine work could not be better.
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This book highlights the most critical moments in American military history, which occurred during the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War II, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. At each of these moments, when the existence of America was in jeopardy, amazing things happened to turn the tide of events. It is my belief that we can see evidence of God's hand in these well documented occurrences. This book is written primarily for religious skeptics who I think will be intrigued by this amazing pattern of 'good fortune' for America. I hope that these readers will consider rethinking their views on God and how he may intervene in the world. I also hope that more spiritual readers will find their own faith strengthened by reading this book.

Where did Mr. Spivey or any of us ever get the idea that God defends unrighteous livers? The whole concept is counter Biblical and bad doctrine.