And Then They Prayed
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"Captivating and inspiring, 'And Then They Prayed' reveals evidence of God’s intervention throughout America’s history. Through riveting stories of the incredible courage and faith of our nation’s heroes, this book reunites readers with our true national heritage." NEWT GINGRICH, presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House“'And Then They Prayed' is packed with amazing, real life reminders of our nation’s leaders and their reliance on God's mighty intervention to overcome the greatest of challenges. A true glimpse into the character, the spirit and the faith that has shaped 'This Great and Glorious Cause We Call America!'" TOM GRAVES, U.S. Congressman, GeorgiaABOUT THE BOOKOur history is wrought with challenges that have threatened the future of our nation. But just when all seems lost; our national heroes call upon a powerful weapon that changes the course of events. It is a powerful force that alters weather, gives men incredible courage, stops bullets in their paths, and changes the hearts and minds of both allies and enemies. It is the power of prayer.'And Then They Prayed' tells true stories of incredible events in America's history that were altered or influenced through the awesome power of prayer. From the forests of Valley Forge, to the deadly vacuum of space, men have turned to God and witnessed His mighty Hand of providence.ABOUT THE AUTHORSenator Barry Loudermilk is a nationally published author, businessman, private pilot, Air Force veteran, inspirational speaker, historian and Constitutional scholar. Having served in both houses of the Georgia legislature, Barry is recognized as one of the foremost conservative leaders in the state, and has been featured on national television and radio, as well as numerous newspapers and magazines.
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Barry Loudermilk. And Then They Prayed
And Then They Prayed. Moments In American History Impacted By Prayer. Barry Loudermilk
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Introduction
A Prayer That Saved A Nation
An Appeal To Heaven
References
The Prayer At Valley Forge
References
Providence Spring
References
Tailwinds Of Providence
Mission Ready
A Bold Plan
Destination Tokyo
Changing Winds
References
Planning, Working, and Prayer
Young and Inexperienced
Surprise Attack
Bastogne
Patton’s Prayer Card
Our Prayers Worked
References
The Second Greatest Christmas Story
References
Standing Firm
Hacksaw Ridge
Doss Prayed
Back Again
Just One More
Wounded
References
Dorchester Heights
Taking Command
Dorchester Heights
Secret Mission
The Battle of Boston
References
A Time to Fight
References
Left In The Hands of God
Command Decision
A Significant Discovery
The Invasion
The Man Who Never Was
References
A Prisoner’s Prayer
Over Nanchang
Striking Back
Captured
Conversion
Meeting With the Enemy
References
A Change of Heart
Lincoln County Wars
A Train Bound for Glory
A Revelation
References
A Martyr For Freedom
Connecticut School Teacher
Captain John Montresor
From Teacher to Soldier
The Rangers
The Death March
Never To Return
References
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This book is dedicated to my Mother who, in December 2002, went home to be with our Lord, and my Father, a WWII veteran, who instilled in me a dedicated love of Jesus Christ, an appreciation for our nation’s history, and good ole fashion patriotism.
Special recognition is also due to our three grown children Travis, Christiana and Michael, who have assisted, through the years, listening to and reading my stories, as well as sharing ideas and editing.
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The small progress we have made after four or five weeks close attendance and continual reasoning with each other, our different sentiments on almost every question, several of the last producing as many noes as ays, is methinks a melancholy proof of the imperfection of the Human Understanding. We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running about in search of it. We have gone back to ancient history for models of Government, and examined the different forms of those Republics which having been formed with the seeds of their own dissolution now no longer exist. And we have viewed Modern States all round Europe, but find none of their Constitutions suitable to our circumstances.
In this situation of this Assembly, groping as it were in the dark to find political truth, and scarce able to distinguish it when presented to us, how has it happened, Sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly applying to the Father of lights to illuminate our understanding?
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