Light In The Midst of Darkness: (Devotions From Combat)

Light in the Midst of Darkness is an inspiring devotional that will deepen and enhance your spiritual life. Mike takes scenarios from combat and turns them into practical devotions that anyone can relate to. This book will encourage and enrich your life with God.

The book includes a question page every seven days, facilitating intentional learning and growth through reader participation, as well as group study and discussion. This unique book is perfect for individual study, family devotions, men’s and women’s groups, even Church and School classes.

“The thing I like about these devotions is that they provide practical, reader-friendly lessons. They get into your heart. A book of great inspiration, courage, and hope, every word rings with reflection, truth, kindness, and the beauty of the human spirit. I urge you to check out this book.”

- Alvin Jay Chaplin Sr., Sergeant Major, US Army

Mike Tarvin served as a chaplain in the U.S. Army for over thirty years and retired as a Colonel. Chaplain Tarvin was the senior operational chaplain in Iraq from late 2006 through early 2008. He supervised over 500 religious support team members in combat and was part of the historic Surge Operation. Mike’s career also included limited time in Afghanistan, assignments with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment (both part of the 82d Airborne Division) and he was Senior Chaplain for the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. He finished his distinguished career with two key jobs: The senior Chaplain for the Army’s largest command, United States Forces Command, and as the Medical Command Chaplain where he worked for the Army Surgeon General. Mike has earned the Army’s elite RANGER tab, is a Master Parachutist, a Jumpmaster and is Air Assault qualified. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and The Distinguished Service Medal.