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"Band of Brothers" meets "Robert Sheffey"A Battle More Desperate is a work of Christian historical fiction set during the Battle of the Bulge, December 1944, the greatest and bloodiest pitched battle ever fought by the U.S. Army. The narrative unfolds against this epic backdrop, giving a clear presentation of the good news of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.The story revolves around on small squad of parachute infantry and a new replacement, Private Joe Anderson. Joe is a former ministerial student, who volunteered for the paratroopers and becomes part of the 101st Airborne Division just before it heads into the siege of Bastogne in December 1944. Because he's a dedicated Christian, he stands out as something odd, and he's nicknamed "Holy Joe" by members of his squad. Their reactions to Joe and his lasting influence in their lives form the basis of the story.Through the snow and suffering of the battle, Joe seeks to win the "more desperate battle" the spiritual one, proving himself in and out of combat and gaining the friendship and trust of his other squad members and stop the determined onslaught of enemy forces the troopers encounter.

David Youngman: Runaway Missionary tells the fictional story of David Youngman, a troubled Rhode Island college student. A chance visit to a rural church leads David into personal spiritual revival. Encouraged by a dear friend, David attends an informal student prayer meeting. There he senses the unmistakable call of God to bring the Gospel to Native Americans on the western frontier. A brutal raid on his parent's mission station years before left David orphaned and harboring a bitter hatred for all Native Americans. David struggles within his storm-tossed soul but cannot reconcile God's call with his personal hatred. Like Jonah, David decides to runaway. And like Jonah, finds that there is no fleeing God presence and purpose for his life. Captured and impressed into the British Navy, accidents and mishaps mount around David until he is thrown into the ship's brig. There David prays to God for forgiveness and deliverance from both his hatred and his confinement. The British release David and send him ashore, happy to be rid of him and God's judgement he has brought upon them. David determines now to go on and fulfill the call of God in his life to preach the Gospel to the Indians his parents once ministered among.

Christian Historical Fiction. The story of Jesus and His family from the fictional viewpoint of Jesus' mother, Mary of Nazareth, wife of Joseph the Carpenter. Mary tells how her submission to the Lord leads to a Miraculous Pregnancy which brings cruel gossip, threats from monstrous evil, and a soul-piercing sword. The story relates the reactions of Jesus's brothers to His earthly ministry and their misunderstanding and rejection of Him. It tells of the rift in Jesus' family between Mary and her sons because of their unbelief and Mary's perspective on Jesus' crucifixion. It also tells how news of Jesus' resurrection leads to His brothers finally believing on Him and accepting Him as their own Messiah and Savior.