The legendary Paul "Bear" Bryant is recognized nationwide as one of the greatest coaches ever. So why did he always cite his 1-9 AM team of 1954 as his favorite? This is the story of a remarkable team--and the beginning of the legend.The Junction Boys tells the story of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant's legendary training camp in the small town of Junction; Texas. In a move that many consider the salvation of the Texas AM football program; Coach Bryant put 115 players through the most grueling practices ever imagined. Only a handful of players survived the entire 10 days; but they braved the intense heat of the Texas sun and the burning passion of their coach; and turned a floundering team into one of the nation's best. The Junction Boys is more than just a story of tough practices without water breaks. An extraordinary fellowship was forged from the mind-numbing pain. The thirty-five survivors bonded together like no other team in America. They profited from the Junction experience; the knowledge they took back with them to College Station; about themselves and what they were capable of; would be used for the rest of their lives. In vivid and powerful images reminiscent of Friday Night Lights; Hoosiers; and The Last Picture Show; these young men and their driven coach come to life. The Junction Boys contains all the hallmarks of a classic sports story; and it combines America's love of college football with an extraordinary story of perseverance and triumph.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Helps make the Bible a “Must Read†in Today’s WorldBy Craig SThis is my first review; but I felt lead to share my thoughts. I have to say this book is a hugely important read in today's world. We are living in exciting times! Actually; after reading Invisible Wars; my Bible really comes alive; I feel I’m sitting in the first row watching the best action adventure epic…but it’s real!I've underlined and highlighted about every page and am already re-reading sections for better comprehension. One area was very eye-opening to me was understanding the dynamic of the "war of wills" between God; Satan and Man. Let me organize my review using theatrical acts:Act 1 - PerfectionWill #1: God’s - Perfection; and what will eventually come to pass. Lucifer was God's first DIRECT creation. Lucifer (angels referred to as the sons of God) was the most high angel; over all the angelic host. Although Lucifer had direct access to the throne room of God in Heaven; his realm was earth (that was news to me!). Lucifer was given complete dominion over earth by God.Act 2 - Rebellion and JudgmentWill #2: Lucifer's - Rebelled/sinned as he wanted to be "as god" (The five "I wills" in Isaiah 14:13;14 begin Satan's desire to copy God)God cannot abide sin. Lucifer/Satan's access to Heaven gone ("thrown down"). Earth and the lower "heavens" (not God's heavenly realm) now is his only habitation. Satan and 1/3 of the angelic host relegated to earth.Act 3 – Ruination of earth; Satan’s dominionNOTE: There is the discussion of the “Gap theory;†which I subscribe; that fits right here. It’s the unknown interval of time between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2. While I won’t go into details; it is utterly fascinating; scripturally defendable; answers a lot of questions and ties together other references of this Invisible War in both the Old and New Testament.Act 4 – The Second Creation and Immediate AttackGod's second DIRECT creation - Adam (also a "son of God") and Eve; then mankind (son of man). God gave Adam dominion over earth/creation that was Lucifer's authority pre-rebellion. Adam and Eve were fully obedient and in sync with the will of God.Satan; coveting God’s role and rule; hated His new creation – Man (The apple of God’s eye); Satan wanted man to fall; and ruin God's new plan for earth and creation.Satan deceives sinless Eve/Adam with the first recorded lie - "Yea hath God said?" (Gen 3:1) (Satan caused doubt in two areas: God's truth...His word; and God's love and best care for us..."His will" as best for our lives. Plus the second recorded lie; "you will be as gods; knowing..." (Gen 3:5) Satan implied; You too can be powerful; in control; not being kept down by God's onerous commands of "Thou shall not..."While Satan lied and deceived…man had a "willful choice" in this too - seeing the tree of knowledge "to be desired to make one wise" (Gen 6:1). Man desired; (for either positive or ill intent); to possess for himself special/additional knowledge of both good and evil things; to possess everything that is desirable to know; knowledge that other's do not possess. This additional “knowing†brings with it power and control...AND pride...(which similar attitudes and dismissive condescension we see amongst the secular scholars and intelligencia of today. A sad yet almost universal scoffing of the Lordship of God).Will #3: Man's - Both Adam and Eve willfully ate…and fell. We now have "man's will" in this equation. (God's will; Satan's will; and now Adam/Eve's wills)Act 5: Musical Thrones - Satan Discovers He’s Herding CatsSatan desires man be subject to HIS will - to worship; follow and be obedient to him over God. However; there is a problem with the equation. We now have an exponential complication:There are BILLIONS of wills with mankind!...all going their separate way. Some worshipping the throne of God in truth; some believing the lies and as such worshipping at the throne of Satan; the father of lies; and some; trusting in what seems right to them; busily worshipping their own throne. A triangle of chaos! But there’s more…Act 6: Hybrids – History is RepeatingGenesis 6:2 - Fallen angels co-habitate with humans creating huge and terrifying hybrids. These are the Giants (Nephilim) in the land. There are fascinating accounts of this in scripture. These seemingly outrageous accounts however; are corroborated in striking similarity when you read about gods; demigods; aliens; and other super beings in stories from other ancient civilizations. Read about Nimrod in the Bible (tower of Babel); or Greek mythology with the Titans; Hercules; Atlas; Satyrs; or the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh for stories that have uncanny parallels of great and terrifying god-men and god-beasts; the genetically blending of spiritual beings with humans and animals.It now becomes clear why God commanded the Israelites to TOTALLY destroy all living creatures in the land of Canaan. The inhabitants in those lands all had corrupted DNA. Man; woman; children...even the animals. God is NOT cruel; once you understand why He wanted to cleanse humanity from this evil. Actually; it was King Saul; when commanded to destroy entirely the Amalekites; did not destroy all; but spared a few animals for spoil; (1 Samuel 15). This disobedience to completely clear the land of hybrid inhabitants; (which also practiced Satan worship and child sacrifice) ended his kingship; and ensured the Israelites continued conflict and suffering in their entering into the land God promised them. Remember; not long after this event they encounter Goliath; a remnant of the Nephilim. Now you know the huge “invisible war†going on!Act 7: Todays News and Final ThoughtsToday there are almost daily news accounts of recombinant DNA splicing; and the bringing together of genetics; man/animals; and nano-technology. We may soon hear that movie line; "They're baack"...but it won't be some cute Disney huggable.Some may scoff; (and I am no Biblical scholar; just a Bible believing Christ follower) but it's my belief that the coming "alien encounters" we now are seeing all over the news and in current movies and TV (are we being “prepped?â€) will be billed as friendly super beings who have “evolved;†and come to unite the world in peace. Especially calling for "one religion." We can’t have Christianity…This “only one way to God†religion is so divisive! Can you say "New World Order…"The Invisible War allows for such players and events to again come upon the world stage. A scenario of friendly; super intelligent and powerful other-worldly "visitors;" orchestrated and supported by Satan-influenced power people and organizations; and embraced by a majority of naïve or gullible (again like Adam/Eve) around much of the world. However; it is demonic and the worst things imaginable will proceed.This is why The Invisible War is so prescient. Once you read The Invisible War...and then read or watch the news; you will see how Satan's battle to usurp God is coming together…from Genesis 1:2 till today. As Jesus said in Luke 21:8 "Take heed and be not deceived...â€My prayer and hope for everyone who reads this that you search your Bibles and learn more about Jesus Christ; God’s begotten Son who though sinless; was the sacrifice for our sins (our disobedience; self wills); and the only way to be reconciled back to God is through faith in His Son. You now see why Satan is battling so fiercely…to keep you from a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. "Take heed and be not deceived...â€0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Barnhouse is amazing at explaining "The Invisible War"By Mary E. SchulzThe most excellent book I have ever read about the "Invisible War" that is waging all around us. I brings into focus in a way no one else has the entire history of the human experience from Adam and Eve until now; of the Kingdom of God; the will of God; and the fall of man. Barnhouse discusses the behind the scenes work of Satan working against the Will of God; trying to battle against the Lord; and how Satan's will is destruction; and chaos. This book more than any other brings a clarity of this warfare and how God's plan to build the Kingdom of God; and have those who love Him; serve Him and submit to the Will of God; in all things; is amazing. It gives you the vision of God's purpose for man; and the past history of all of history; with Satan warring against God; destroying and bringing chaos into the lives of people; and trying to make people not even think he exists. The deception of Satan is exposed in an amazing way. The future of the Kingdom of God expressed and described by the Word of God; and the discussion of the power of the Bible to teach us during this intense trial of being fallen and yet redeemed and trying to live the Christian life among so much evil every day and sadness. He brings the power of the Word of God into an amazing experience and walk with the Lord. I may read this book several times; and it is already one of the best books I have found.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Know Your EnemyBy R. MatsickI am not a theologian nor do I want to be one. However I purchased this book because it was recommended to me to provide deeper meaning into scripture in areas such as Job as well as Isaiah and some of the pieces of the New Testament where it is pretty obvious that the authors had prior knowledge of a previous destruction of the earth before the fall of man.This becomes evident if you understand there was a gap of time between the first and second verses in Genesis. This book expounds on this time gap; what had occurred; and the origination and nature of The Enemy with supporting information directly from the scriptures.This is not a fictional novel about a fictional character. This is about you and me and who the true Enemy of this world is and what he uses to confound us; to tempt us; and to try to destroy us and lead us away from our inheritance with God in Christ Jesus.
