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  1. Dave Jenkins
    Caldwell, Idaho
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The Christian Life is a life of war
    August 24, 2011
    Dave Jenkins
    Caldwell, Idaho
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Day of War is written by Cliff Graham a chaplain in the United States Army National Guard, and graduate of Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. Day of War is the first book in a series titled Lion of War. This book explores a man named Beniah and David's mighty men of Israel in 2nd Samuel 23 and 1 Chronicles 11. This book is a novel not a verse by verse treatment of 2nd Samuel 23 and 1st Chronicles 11.

    As I read this book I was encouraged by the courage David's men took in the face of many battles, great danger. I was reminded in reading this book that the Christian life is a life of war against the flesh, the devil and the world. Reading this book will help you appreciate not only the struggles David's men went through on his way to being the King of Israel, but it will also help you to understand and frame your own struggles in light of the war you are engaged in presently as a believer living in a sinful world.

    Reading fiction has never been my favorite genre to read as I prefer reading biblical and theological treatments, but I am slowly warming up to this genre. For a long time now, my wife has been encouraging me to read fiction not to get away from reading biblical and theological books but to get a break from all the heavy reading. I am thankful I listened to her advice, because Day of War is a well-written book and engaging book. Reading fiction I've noticed has helped my reading of other genres also.

    I encourage you to read Day of War in order to be reminded afresh that the Christian life is a life of war against the flesh, the world and the devil. The Christian is no longer in bondage to sin, but now serves a new lord-- Jesus Christ and is a new creation because of Jesus death, burial and resurrection. As a result of being a new creation in Christ the believer can serve Jesus our Risen Savior who defeated death and now empowers believers to live lives empowered by the Holy Spirit in order to engage as His soldiers in the work of the Great Commission. I recommend you pick up Day of War by Cliff Graham and be encouraged that the Lord we serve is truly victorious over sin and death, and now empowers His people to serve in His power for the sake of the advancement of the Gospel for His glory.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Zondervan as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
  2. Phil
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Lion of War Series-both books
    November 22, 2014
    Phil
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Excellent read! Definitely worth the time. These two books make you think deeper about the circumstances that David faced when he was being persecuted and an outcast from the people he loved. These stories also bring to life the other men and people in David's life that were so significant to his survival on the battlefield and their perspective of this "man after God's own heart" in the day to day struggles of life during the time they lived. It is also interesting to think of the other people in David's life that I had not considered before when reading about David. Looking forward to the third book!
  3. Alden Epp
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Definitely worth reading!
    August 28, 2014
    Alden Epp
    Quality: 5
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Based on the Bible but not a typical Bible story. Based on a man after God's own heart but a human none the less. This book describes a rugged, tough, and talented along with their experiences warband very well. The dialogue also suits the lifestyle of the men. Filled with just enough description and lots of action to keep the imagination going!
  4. Christianfictionaddiction
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Adrenaline pounding moments, courageous characters
    December 9, 2011
    Christianfictionaddiction
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Enter the world of soon-to-be King David as told like no one else has done before. Benaiah is a powerful warrior in David's army, on the run from King Saul, who is bent on David's destruction. When David sends Benaiah to the Hebrew tribes to prove David's loyalty to his people, Benaiah finds himself in a clash with lions and with enemy warriors seeking to plunder a village and rape it's women. Benaiah gains crucial knowledge from a warrior before the warrior is killed, and races back to David's army to share about an imminent attack on their loved ones. David and his men soon find themselves fighting enemies on many fronts, both human and spiritual warriors alike.

    Day of War is a book for men who want permission to be men, men who want to be the warrior protecting their family. The novel is true to the events captured in 2 Samuel 23 and 1 Chronicles 11 in the Old Testament, with manly characters untouched by the feminist movement of modern times, heroes who are imperfect and even deeply flawed but who battle for what is right. I love the author's description of David the warlord, a man with confidence and authority, a "lion's face" of power, and yet a man who could play the lyre & sing achingly beautiful melodies, a man who prayed loudly and passionately into the night. That is indeed a man who boys today can aspire to be like.

    I found that the historical details of ancient Israel are rich, the scenes are vivid, the supernatural scenes mesmerizing. The story was taut and faced paced, with adrenaline pounding moments and courageous characters. Not only was the book thoroughly entertaining, but it brought to life David's story in a way that stirred my faith and, I believe, is written in a God-honoring manner.

    I greatly enjoyed this book and award it 5 out of 5 stars. I look forward to the next installment in the series!

    Warning: This book has violent scenes, and some readers may be turned off by the imagery used.

    Disclosure: Book was provided courtesy of the publisher, Zondervan, for the purposes of this unbiased review.
  5. sm2tron2
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    fantastic book
    April 20, 2012
    sm2tron2
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    great book, a very fast ready, I enjoyed it from cover to end
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