War A Good Warfare: Fighting The Battles Within

by Benjamin Paul Budde

WAR A Good Warfare “My friend, Ben Budde, has penned a practical and clear field manual for every follower of Christ engaged in the daily spiritual warfare of life. He reminds us of our personal accountability to know God’s Word, believe His Truth, and wage strategic warfare to preserve and expand God’s Kingdom here on Earth. Through his use of scripture, personal stories and clearly stated encouragement we are all better prepared to enter the Battle of the ages. Dr. Michael D. Griffith Clinical Psychologist

150 pages, Paperback

Published November 19, 2017

Reviews

[Viara Cole]

I picked up War A Good Warfare during one of the most difficult seasons of my life, and I genuinely believe the timing was not a coincidence. Benjamin Budde writes with the kind of clarity and warmth that makes you feel like you're sitting across from a trusted mentor rather than reading a book. He doesn't sugarcoat the reality of spiritual struggle, he names it, faces it, and then hands you practical tools to fight back.
What sets this apart from other Christian living books is how grounded it is. Budde anchors every chapter in Scripture without it ever feeling like a lecture. The personal stories woven throughout made me stop and reflect more than once there were moments I had to put the book down just to sit with what I'd read.
The section on knowing God's Word as a weapon rather than just a comfort completely shifted how I approach my daily devotion. I've read books on spiritual warfare before, but this one felt actionable in a way the others didn't. By the end I had actual strategies, not just inspiration.
At 150 pages it's concise, focused, and doesn't waste a single word. I finished it in two sittings and immediately started over with a highlighter. If you're a believer who feels like you're losing more battles than you're winning, this book will remind you who you are and how to stand.
One of the most important reads I've picked up in years. Highly recommend to every follower of Christ.

[Tom Huggins]

A Practical Field Guide for the Spiritual Soldier
Benjamin Budde opens this book with a truth that stopped me in my tracks: the devil doesn't care how you live your life, as long as you don't serve God. From that moment, War a Good Warfare reads less like a devotional and more like a battle manual, and that's exactly what makes it so effective.

Structured around the full armor of God in Ephesians 6, each chapter unpacks a piece of that armor with clarity and real-world application. Budde doesn't stay in theological abstraction. He draws from military creeds, historical figures like George Washington, and personal encounters to show what it actually looks like to walk in truth, faith, and obedience daily.

What sets this book apart is how grounded it is. The chapter on the Sword of the Spirit, for instance, breaks down the Word of God the way a metalworker examines a blade, hardness, strength, flexibility, balance. It's a fresh lens that makes the familiar feel alive again.

If you're a Christian who has ever felt like you're losing a war you can't quite name, this book will help you identify the real battlefield — and show you exactly how to fight back. Highly recommended for anyone in the Christian nonfiction and spiritual warfare space.

[Marion Everett]

This book is a powerful and faith building read that speaks directly to the inner battles many believers face. The author presents spiritual warfare in a clear and practical way using Scripture and personal insight to encourage personal responsibility and trust in God’s truth. It is uplifting, easy to understand, and motivating, making it a valuable guide for anyone seeking strength and clarity in their spiritual walk.