When many Christian people of a certain age hear the two words "spiritual warfare," their minds will often turn to classic or infamous (depending on your literary viewpoint) Christian works written in the 1980s. Books where, if a person looked under a rock, a demon might be present. Spiritual warfare was consigned to the realms in which angels and demons battle for the mind and soul of individuals.

You will not find such illustrations and battles in this book. Yet ... spiritual warfare is real and present and tough. One should believe that "the forces of darkness" do seek to destroy the Christian witness at every opportunity available. One should believe that Christians need to be careful in the paths we walk, and what we expose ourselves to in this world (i.e., movies we watch, books we read, music to which we listen).

But ... real spiritual warfare should be seen as what we engage with in everyday life and is one designed for our strengthening. Yes, you read me right ... Spiritual Warfare IS a Good Thing! The approach to spiritual warfare in this work focuses on the truth that the battle for believers is more about growth and discipleship than any supposed battle between the angel Michael and a demon with seven eyes and fangs.

And that is why these spiritual battles are more difficult and refining than anything one could anticipate...