Stories of Faith and Courage from the Marines

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, 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. > T?his 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.