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Shock and awe, insurgents, roadside bombs, Sunni Triangle. Before the war in Iraq these terms seldom, if ever, graced our vocabulary. Now, with the onslaught of terrorism around the world and the extended military campaign in Iraq, these terms seem as common to us as baseball and apple pie. But is there more to the story than meets the eye? What can we learn from the lessons of the battlefield?Ryan served as the Patient Evacuation Team Leading Chief Petty Officer for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force in Ramadi Iraq during some of the most memorable events in recent history. Seeing first hand God's fingerprints on nearly every detail of life on the battlefield, Ryan gives an insight that is sure to touch people from every walk of life. More than just an account of war, he takes you on a journey through the mind and activity of God working even in the most arduous of environments.With Ryan's unique position as a Navy Chief Petty Officer and a pastor, he is able to convey both the physical and spiritual dimensions of life on the battlefield. In addition to basic guiding principles for every Christian's life, Ryan weaves together 30 challenging and spirit provoking devotions written while in the midst of the battlefield. If you have found yourself wanting more in life than just the status quo, Reflections from the Battlefield is sure to challenge you in your relationship with Jesus Christ.