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    From External Combat to Internal Combat, God's Presence Through the Transition
    From External Combat to Internal Combat, God's Presence Through the Transition
    From External Combat to Internal Combat, God's Presence Through the Transition
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    From External Combat to Internal Combat, God's Presence Through the Transition

    By Doreen Sally Johnson

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    This book is aimed at the military, veterans, and those looking for Christian encouragement. It is written by a former combat veteran, who understands the issues of returning to civilian life. I designed this book as a Christian blueprint for inspirational guidance, to aid combat veterans while directing them on their spiritual journey, addressing any concerns while seeking Gods presence through the transition.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateNov 27, 2012
    ISBN9781449775230
    From External Combat to Internal Combat, God's Presence Through the Transition
    Author

    Doreen Sally Johnson

    I was deployed for 14 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I am a Christian, and I understand some of the trials we face as returning combat veterans. What better way can a combat veteran deal with the emotions of trying to fit back into society than with a blueprint that explains and shows God’s love for us? I wanted to share some experiences of my defeats and how God’s manifested love turned those defeats into triumphs. I was born and raised in San Diego, California. I joined the US Army and was stationed in Bad Kitgzen and Bad Kreuznach, Germany. The only stateside base I was stationed at was Ft. Lewis, Tacoma, Washington, with the 170th Military Police. I was deployed to Korea for an exercise called “Team Spirit.” .

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      From External Combat to Internal Combat, God's Presence Through the Transition - Doreen Sally Johnson

      From External Combat

      to Internal Combat,

      GOD’S PRESENCE

      THROUGH THE

      TRANSITION

      DOREEN SALLY JOHNSON

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      Copyright © 2012 Doreen Sally Johnson

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

      ISBN: 978-1-4497-7522-3 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4497-7523-0 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2012921479

      WestBow Press books may be ordered through booksellers or by contacting:

      WestBow Press

      A Division of Thomas Nelson

      1663 Liberty Drive

      Bloomington, IN 47403

      www.westbowpress.com

      1-(866) 928-1240

      Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

      Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

      Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

      WestBow Press rev. date: 11/20/2012

      Contents

      Dedication

      Introduction

      Preface

      The Bible

      Study Questions

      Created In God’s Image

      Study Questions

      God’s Commandments

      Study Questions

      God’s Nature

      Omnipresence

      Omniscience

      Omnipotence

      Study Questions

      God’s Attributes

      Love

      God’s Promise

      Demonstrating God’s Attributes

      Reaching Out In Love

      Extending Benevolence

      Showing Patience

      Trusting God’s Promise

      Faithfulness

      Softening Your Heart

      Study Questions

      Growing In The Lord

      Study Questions

      Fear

      Spiritual Warfare

      How I Prepared For Physical Combat

      How I Prepare For Spiritual Conflict

      Study Questions

      Prayer

      Summary

      References

      Twelve Searchable Terms

      DEDICATION

      I dedicate this book to the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Their dedication to service, duty, and country is admirable. This book is also dedicated to those who serve and love the Lord. Their love, commitment, and devotion for the Lord shows itself true by their encouraging, critiquing, and providing input for this book. And to Bow my very best friend..

      INTRODUCTION

      This book is aimed at military veterans and those looking for Christian encouragement, written by a former combat veteran, who understands the issues of returning to civilian life. I designed this book as a Christian blueprint for inspirational guidance, to aide combat veterans while directing them on their spiritual journey, and to address any concerns they may have while seeking

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