Warriors of God: 2 (The Hussite Trilogy)

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Valkyries, choosers of the slain and connected to Odin, ruler of Valhalla; they may be the same as the dís above These things are vital, however, the list, while long, should not intimidate. Each of us is a work in progress. What is more, God does not choose us because we are perfect. He chooses us because He sees something in us. Xiuhtecuhtli, god of fire, old age, daytime, kingship, the hearth, warmth, chronicles of time, and renewal The pacing I felt was also really well handled. From being snowed in at a tavern for an entire winter passing in just a few paragraphs, to the long journeys spanning multiple chapters in which we experienced almost every moment - jumping between these two very different paces felt very smooth and natural, which impressed me greatly.

The Templars were especially close to the kings of France. When Louis IX found himself out of cash during the Seventh Crusade, the Templars were actively involved in provisioning his armies and renting ships to get the crusaders down to Egypt. During the crusade, Louis IX was captured and the Templars weighed in and paid the final installment of his ransom, which they were able to raise in a day from cash held on their ships.We believe that the Bible and all the scriptures within both Old and New Testaments are the infallible and inspired Word of God. God is a Rescuer. Sometimes in the midst of battle, the enemy captures us. We are in bondage and enslaved to the enemy. In these instances, God is a rescuer. If you call on him, he will deliver you from the hands of the enemy. Dís, a group of lesser goddesses who are sometimes connected with battle magic; valkyrie may be a kenning for them

Isaiah 53:5 – But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

Listening to the Holy Spirit is key to achieving victory. It is He who tells us what battles we are to engage in, how we are to fight, and what we need to do.

Trần Hưng Đạo, is the national hero of the Vietnamese people, after his death he was honored as the god of exorcism and the god of war. To hear more about being a warrior for the Lord, listen here: https://podpoint.com/light-of-christ-church-podcast/faith-makes-a-difference-barak When reading "Warriors of God", I was quite surprised to see some developments - especially in the dynamics of some characters. Reynevan here, for instance, is more serious, mature and battered by life. And the dynamics within his group had changed, too, one of the indicators being others taking out crap on him so much more rarely than before. Perhaps one should not be surprising - afterall, Reynevan had survived two years among religious fanatics, many of them totally rabid about their beliefs. Godly characteristics and behaviors stand deep in the heart of God’s warriors. But how can we break that down? What makes a warrior of God? What things should we see in His warriors? What behaviors? What actions? Isaiah 41:10 – So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Beri dia kuda, seorang raja tidak boleh dibiarkan berperang tanpa kuda", kata Sallahuddin sewaktu melihat Richard bertempur di arena dan kehilangan kudanya. Peter 4:11 – If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

God is a Protector. When you are fighting the enemy, God is your protector. The Bible uses the image of a shield frequently in this context. God is a shield around those who fear him. It also uses words like he guards his people or keeps them safe.

Reading your book, I was struck by the number of place names that I see on the news today every night, from Aleppo to Gaza to the Al-Aqsa mosque. Tease out some of the parallels between then and now.

The alchemists hideout, with all it's secret passages and hidden knowledge. The fantastic appearance of Drowners/Vodnik. Reynevan's enchanted rings and the time spent in the Oubliette... These were all a lot of fun.