{"id":16,"date":"2024-07-24T21:02:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T21:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/authorwebservices-xl.net\/ArchwayPublishing\/856702\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-04-24T13:03:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:03:59","slug":"about-the-book","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/WestBowPress\/868217\/about-the-book\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT THE BOOK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">O.S.M.E.A.C.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An Operator\u2019s Guide to Spiritual Warfare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The battlefield may be invisible\u2014but the war is real.<br><br>Drawing on his experience as a military veteran and his deep study of Scripture, Marcus Howell presents a guide to understanding the Christian life through the framework of military operations. Using the proven O.S.M.E.A.C. operational order\u2014Orientation, Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration, and Command\u2014he reveals how God equips believers to recognize the enemy, stand firm in faith, and carry out Christ&#8217;s mission with courage and discipline.<br><br>Grounded in biblical truth and rich with practical insight, <b><i>O.S.M.E.A.C.: An Operator&#8217;s Guide to Spiritual Warfare<\/i><\/b> challenges readers to see the Bible as their field manual, prayer as their lifeline, and every day as an opportunity to serve under the command of the ultimate Warrior King. Whether you are a veteran, active-duty service member, or a believer seeking a deeper understanding of spiritual warfare, this book offers a compelling roadmap for fighting the good fight with confidence, purpose, and unwavering faith.<br><br>Answer the call. Know your mission. Stand your ground. Victory has already been secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/\/\/www.westbowpress.com\/en\/bookstore\/bookstore\/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-001409619\" style=\"border-radius:5px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ORDER A COPY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/WestBowPress\/868217\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cover-flat-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/WestBowPress\/868217\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cover-flat-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/WestBowPress\/868217\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cover-flat-679x1024.jpg 679w, https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/WestBowPress\/868217\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cover-flat-768x1159.jpg 768w, https:\/\/authorwebservices-gem2.net\/WestBowPress\/868217\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cover-flat.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><br><strong>The Author<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Marcus Howell was born and raised in East Texas and spent his early years crawling under the church pews while his father preached at the First United Methodist Church. 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