Stories of Faith and Courage from the Home Front (Battlefields & Blessings) [Paperback]

Jocelyn Green (Author), Karen Whiting (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 13, 2012 | Series: Battlefields & Blessings

This devotional book contains 365 true stories of struggles, courage, and actions of women, children, and men involved in the home front of American wars, in chronological order, from the French Indian War through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. These stories illustrate effective prayers, heroism, volunteer efforts, and daily courage.
Special weekend devotions consist of original words from a journal, newspaper, letter, or newspaper, and glimpses into life during that era, such as fashion, pastimes, work, and celebrations.
Each story includes a coordinated Scripture and a prayer for today’s military, families, or individuals encountering struggles.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Karen Whiting, wife of a retired Coast Guard Officer, is an international speaker and former television host. She is the author of sixteen books and a daily devotional for women. She and her husband Jim live on Maryland’s eastern shore, in Grasonville. They have been active members of Officers’ Christian Fellowship for over thirty years and currently help with OCF ministry at the US Naval Academy. Karen is a mother (including two servicemen) and a grandmother of eight. Visit her at www.Karenwhiting.com.

Jocelyn Green, the wife of a former Coast Guard officer, is an award-winning author, freelance writer, and editor. She is the author of Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives (Moody 2008), and Faith Deployed . . . Again: More Daily Encouragement for Military Wives (Moody 2011), along with contributing writers. She is also co-author of Battlefields & Blessings: Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq and Afghanistan (AMG Publishers 2009). Jocelyn and her husband Rob live with their two children in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Visit her at www.faithdeployed.com and www.jocelyngreen.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: God & Country Press (June 13, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899571654
• ISBN-13: 978-0899571652
• Product Dimensions: 1.9 x 5.8 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What keeps military wives going strong? July 19, 2012

By Cynthia L. Stumme

Format:Paperback

...or any woman of God, for that matter? Faith in our unfailing God. Starting with the French and Indian War, this compilation of devotional stories gives a personal history of military wives up to the present, and relates how God has seen them through incredible trials and faith-building challenges. Whether you are curious about the lives of military wives or you are one, this book will encourage and enlighten you, and remind you that God holds us all in the palm of His hand.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars EVERY ENTRY IS POWERFUL! August 11, 2012

By Kathleen M. Rodgers

Format:Paperback

Every entry is powerful in this beautiful collection that includes letters, journal entries, essays, excerpts from published works, and stories told by those of us who stay home when our warriors go to war.

Although this book is written for a Christian audience, there is nothing "preachy" about any of the entries. I welcome hearing the voices of real women who have served their country as military wives and mothers. The photographs that accompany many of the stories are a welcome addition.

The cover depicting a woman with a slight smile on her face is moving and reminds me of my own time as a military wife turned military mom. The Blue Star in the background was not lost on this reader. Some entries are painful and gut-wrenching while others brought a smile to my face. Each story and brief prayer is moving and reminds me how proud I am of every woman who has ever stayed behind while her loved one (s) go to war.

For fair disclosure, I was one of the lucky writers picked to be included in this collection. My portion covers The Persian Gulf War. When my copy arrived in the mail, I was struck by the beauty of the cover and the creamy pages. The book simply feels good in your hands.

This book can be opened at any page and read for enjoyment and encouragement. You don't need to start at page one and read in chronological order. I highly recommend STORIES OF FATH and COURAGE FROM THE HOME FRONT for anyone who has a loved one serving in the military or for anyone who enjoys reading about real people who go above and beyond the call to duty. Even if that duty is staying behind to keep the home fires burning.

Kathleen M. Rodgers ~ author of THE FINAL SALUTE, ranked #1 on Amazon's Top Rated War Fiction 2012

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Gaining Faith and Courage right here...on my Homefront! August 7, 2012

By kathleen

Format:Paperback

This is a wonderful book! As the mother of a soldier now on his third combat deployment, I have looked forward to each days devotion. Not only is is well researched and written, it truly embodies the honor, pride and pain of those who wait at home. It speaks of the heroism and selfless commitment to our country's security that those who serve live out everyday and in every generation. Without them, we would not enjoy the freedoms and way of life that we in America so take for granted sometimes. Best of all, it gives the solid reasons why we who have faith, can hold fast to God. The faith of those who have lived this before us, as evil is fought against in each corridor of time, gives hope and courage to those living it now. I love that every devotion taught me something, has a prayer and a Scripture to encourage and touch the heart. This book gives an interesting overview of America, what we have fought for, what this country was founded on, and how God has blessed us in every way.