Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq & Afghanistan

Experience the powerful intersection of faith, courage, sacrifice, and hope through the true stories of men and women whose lives were forever changed by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Drawing from firsthand accounts of service members, military chaplains, families, and civilians, Battlefields & Blessings reveals how God's presence can be found even in the most challenging and dangerous circumstances. This inspiring devotional collection takes readers from the aftermath of September 11th to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, sharing remarkable testimonies of protection, perseverance, friendship, leadership, prayer, and unwavering faith. Each daily reading combines authentic military experiences with Scripture, reflection, and prayer, offering encouragement for military families, veterans, active-duty service members, and anyone seeking hope during difficult times. Whether you have a personal connection to the military or simply desire to witness God's faithfulness through real-life stories, this book provides a moving reminder that courage is strengthened by faith, and that even in the midst of conflict, God's love remains constant. Features: True stories from Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, chaplains, and military families Daily devotional format with Scripture and prayer Inspiring accounts of faith under pressure Encouragement for military personnel, veterans, and loved ones A meaningful gift for patriots, military supporters, and Christian readers

Jane Hampton Cook is the bestselling author of Battlefields & Blessings: Stories of Faith and Courage from the Revolutionary War, the author of The Faith of America’s First Ladies, and a highly respected columnist. She is the former Webmaster for President George 
W. Bush (1998–03). She has appeared on the Fox News Channel, and spoken at the Pentagon and at the Heritage Foundation. Jane and her husband, Dr. John Kim Cook, live in Vienna, Virginia, with their two preschool-age boys.

Jocelyn Green is an award-winning freelance writer and editor and an active member of the Evangelical Press Association. The wife of a former Coast Guard officer, she is also the author (along with contributing writers) of Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives. Her numerous freelance clients include magazines such as Christianity Today, InSite, Today’s Christian, and Today’s Pentecostal Evangel. Jocelyn and her family live in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Dr. John Croushorn is a residency-trained, board certified emergency medicine physician. In 2004 he served in Iraq as command surgeon of Task Force 185, Army Combat and Special Operations Aviation and currently works with several federal 
agency special operations teams supporting the Global War on Terrorism. He is currently Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Trinity Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.