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Faith in the Fog of War: Stories of Triumph and Tragedy in the Midst of War
War-Worn Faith
You want the flare of your faith to burn as intensely as a fire on the battlefield. That means digging into God’s truth regardless of the chaos raging around you. These devotions are written by a man who had considered war something that someone else always did, and was then himself deployed to Iraq as a company commander. From the frontlines of the blackest days and in the face of inexplicable suffering, you’ll discover the heart of the question, “Why, God?” and its often unsettling answer. Because in war, as in contemporary America , reality involves struggle, trial, and triumph. Let God meet you in the midst of life’s nonsense to find the peace that is a crucial part of His impeccable plan.
Why, God?
War screams the same questions whispered in everyday life. The battlefield explodes with the same tenacity of emotions that wretch our souls. Smoke fills the air just as doubt clouds our minds.
Are you on the frontlines of war overseas? Or perhaps your battle is personal, deep within. These devotions, penned by Captain Chris Plekenpol while on the battlefield in Iraq, expose the depths of inexplicable suffering as well as the heights of incredible victory in God.
Through every adversity and in any circumstance, you will find a still voice reminding you of God’s sovereignty…in war and peace.
“Faith forged in the crucible of combat! Chris Plekenpol is a warrior and he has compiled a great guide for victory in the battles we all face.”
Oliver L. North
Host of “War Stories” on Fox News and author of The Assassins
“There is no theory here. Just the battle-tested insights of a soldier who has learned to trust his heavenly Father in the valley of the shadow of death. You are going to love this book.”
Andy Stanley
Pastor, North Point Community Church
“Amazing encouragement from the heart of the battle!”
Louie Giglio
Passion Conferences
Story Behind the Book
“I began writing devotionals as both a preparation for seminary and as a ministry tool during my service in Korea . At first, I sent them only to a few people. Then, as I wrote more frequently, I received e-mails requesting my devotions. I continued writing during my deployment to Iraq , tackling such issues as life in combat as well as the triumph of God in the battle. My purpose in writing this book is to further God’s work in my life by ministering to others through my experience in the heart of the battle.” —Chris Plekenpol
You want the flare of your faith to burn as intensely as a fire on the battlefield. That means digging into God’s truth regardless of the chaos raging around you. These devotions are written by a man who had considered war something that someone else always did, and was then himself deployed to Iraq as a company commander. From the frontlines of the blackest days and in the face of inexplicable suffering, you’ll discover the heart of the question, “Why, God?” and its often unsettling answer. Because in war, as in contemporary America , reality involves struggle, trial, and triumph. Let God meet you in the midst of life’s nonsense to find the peace that is a crucial part of His impeccable plan.
Why, God?
War screams the same questions whispered in everyday life. The battlefield explodes with the same tenacity of emotions that wretch our souls. Smoke fills the air just as doubt clouds our minds.
Are you on the frontlines of war overseas? Or perhaps your battle is personal, deep within. These devotions, penned by Captain Chris Plekenpol while on the battlefield in Iraq, expose the depths of inexplicable suffering as well as the heights of incredible victory in God.
Through every adversity and in any circumstance, you will find a still voice reminding you of God’s sovereignty…in war and peace.
“Faith forged in the crucible of combat! Chris Plekenpol is a warrior and he has compiled a great guide for victory in the battles we all face.”
Oliver L. North
Host of “War Stories” on Fox News and author of The Assassins
“There is no theory here. Just the battle-tested insights of a soldier who has learned to trust his heavenly Father in the valley of the shadow of death. You are going to love this book.”
Andy Stanley
Pastor, North Point Community Church
“Amazing encouragement from the heart of the battle!”
Louie Giglio
Passion Conferences
Story Behind the Book
“I began writing devotionals as both a preparation for seminary and as a ministry tool during my service in Korea . At first, I sent them only to a few people. Then, as I wrote more frequently, I received e-mails requesting my devotions. I continued writing during my deployment to Iraq , tackling such issues as life in combat as well as the triumph of God in the battle. My purpose in writing this book is to further God’s work in my life by ministering to others through my experience in the heart of the battle.” —Chris Plekenpol
192 pages, Paperback
First published September 15, 2006
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March 4, 2020
Excellent series of devotions from a soldier who was then deployed to Iraq. Perfectly captures the dilemmas of faith and service.
April 20, 2021
Best War Memoir I have read.
I have read about 20 autobiographies and all were good. This one was exceptional for a few reasons. First, the author is a natural at writing. Being a reader like I am, it shows up quickly.
Secondly, I didn't have to wade through all the profanity, which is part of the world we live in but it was nice to not have to absorb it.
Third, the story is real, intense and glorifies God. What more could you want?
I have read about 20 autobiographies and all were good. This one was exceptional for a few reasons. First, the author is a natural at writing. Being a reader like I am, it shows up quickly.
Secondly, I didn't have to wade through all the profanity, which is part of the world we live in but it was nice to not have to absorb it.
Third, the story is real, intense and glorifies God. What more could you want?
June 7, 2011
Chris Plekenpol is a dynamic and engaging minister who served in Iraq during some of the worse periods of the insurgency in the Sunni Triangle. Despite facing loss of men under his command and the horrors of war, Chris' faith in Christ and his belief in God never wavered and only continue to grow as shown in this account of his deployment overseas.
September 27, 2010
I was expecting this to be a continuous narrative of someone's war experiences, but it's more of a series of snapshots with a Christian lesson attached to each. I would have liked the continuous narrative better, but it was still a good read.
February 23, 2011
CPT Plekenpol wrote a good work which reflects some of the challenges of being a Christian in today's Army. He also wrote on being a combat leader and how a close relationship with God helps one to be a better leader. This is a good resource for those of us Christians who happen to be Soldiers.
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