FAITH AND COURAGE

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Exploring the Power of Faith in War and America’s Spiritual Heritage

Books

Book cover of 'Prayers for Battle' by Larkin Spivey featuring a soldier kneeling amidst a dramatic sky and a cross in the background.

Prayers For Battle

Prayers in Crisis: Stories of Faith in Combat

Cover of 'Stories of Faith and Courage from the Marines,' a 180-day devotional by Lt. Col. Larkin Spivey, USMC (ret), featuring uniformed Marines with rifles and the Marine Corps emblem.
Cover of the book "Battlefields & Blessings: Stories of Faith and Courage from World War II" by Larkin Spivey. Features a close-up of a soldier's face in green tint and includes a "2009 Winner" medal from the Military Writers Society of America.
Book cover of 'Miracles of the American Revolution' by Larkin Spivey, featuring an illustration of George Washington crossing the Delaware, with an American flag design on the left.
Book cover of 'Stories of Faith and Courage from the Korean War' by Larkin Spivey with a portrait of a soldier.
Book cover for 'Stories of Faith and Courage from the Vietnam War' by Larkin Spivey, featuring a soldier in a hat with a solemn expression.
Book cover for 'God in the Trenches' by Larkin Spivey, featuring a silhouette of a soldier against a textured background.
Book cover titled "M.O.O.S.E.M.U.S.S for Millennials" by Lt. Col. Larkin Spivey USMC (ret), featuring a depiction of an ancient battle scene.
Book cover featuring the Statue of Liberty with an American flag backdrop. Title: 'What Do We Stand For? American Ideals in the War Against Islamic Jihad' by Larkin Spivey.
Book cover titled "A Skeptic's Guide to God" by Larkin Spivey, featuring a black and white cartoon of people walking towards a devil figure in a cave with a caption that reads: “This is the part of religion we could do without.”

MEET LARKIN

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Larkin Spivey writes to provide readers with fresh insights into the intricate subjects of God, war, and America. As a Christian, he has discovered that stories of faith under the stress of combat can strengthen believers' faith and challenge unbelievers' perspectives.



A former skeptic himself, Larkin approaches his writing with a keen awareness of the skeptical viewpoint. His books cover American military history from the Revolution to the present conflicts in the Middle East. Explore each book's dedicated page on this website for more detailed information and discover how faith and history intertwine in Larkin's compelling narratives.

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Title text reading 'A Local Legend Remembered: Myrtle Beach Hero Remembered Boldly' by Larkin Spivey.
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MORE CONTENT

Illustration of a historical military figure kneeling in prayer with a horse nearby in a snowy forest setting. Text reads: "From Larkin, Valley Forge: Faith in the Freeze by Larkin Spivey."
"Prayers for Battle" book cover with cloudy sky background and text about the new release by Larkin Spivey.
A cemetery with white headstones, each adorned with an American flag. Text reads: 'FROM LARKIN - Memorial Day: Remembering Khe Sanh: Veterans’ Reflections on Sacrifice and Brotherhood - By Larkin Spivey.'