Finding God in the Shadows: Stories from the Battlefield of Life - Softcover

Hansen, Marsha; Huchthausen, Peter A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806653264 ISBN 13: 9780806653266

Publisher: Fortress Press, 2007

Synopsis

The stories in this volume are of men and women who exhibit moral courage and who take responsible action despite hardships, privations, or the burdens of making life and death decisions for others. Most of the stories are set against the backdrop of war or conflict and incorporate parallel historical moments from the Bible that help frame the questions raised by the contemporary story. By searching the concrete realities through which many people of faith encounter God, the authors encourage a closer reading of and reflection on the stories in the Bible. We can meet God, they say, most distinctly through ordinary means. The stories include: Battle of Pilar Pass, Stalingrad, And the Blind Shall See, The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth, Golden Rule in Action, Private Jake McNiece and the Dirty Dozen, Father Forgive Them, The Return, In God We Trust, Never Walk Alone, Ocean Tap, Boat People, and more. Each chapter includes questions for reflection and discussion.

About this title

About the Author

Marsha Hansen is an educator, freelance writer, and singer. A concert vocalist and inspirational speaker, she currently teaches about and sings African American sacred music for audiences in church settings across the county. She has served as a U.S. Naval Officer and holds degrees in theology and human relations. Her most recent book is My Soul Is a Witness (2006, 978-0-8066-5285-6). She lives in El Paso, Texas.

Peter A. Huchthausen is a retired Captain in the U.S. Navy. Following retirement from the Navy he has served as a consultant to an American business development corporation based in Geneva, Switzerland. He is the author of numerous military- themed books including Shadow Voyage, (2005, Wiley), America's Splendid Little Wars, (2004, Penguin), and Hostile Waters, (1998, St. Martin's Press). He currently resides in Paris, France.

Review

"In Finding God in the Shadows, former military officers Marsha Hansen and Peter Huchthausen lead us on a profound journey of faith into humble encounters with the divine. As they tell the largely unknown stories of unsung men and women of the military, their insights project a constant measure of grace and hope without sounding contrived..."

About this edition

• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0806653264
• ISBN 13: 9780806653266
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 188