Publisher's Synopsis
IS MILITARY SERVICE COMPATIBLE WITH A GODLY LIFE?This highly biographical book tells the story of one man's journey through war and peace and how he forged strength, resilience and encouragement through his faith. It is a guide to others seeking a foundation for resiliency, as well as for those interested in understanding how deep faith and daring service can be integrated into something stronger, and more fulfilling, than either can be alone."Nathan Flight is a gifted military leader. He is also a man of great faith. His book, Warrior Lord, highlights the role that faith has played in his own leadership experiences. To support his proclamations, Nathan uses exquisite scriptural insights to validate the important relationship between the warrior culture and the faith-based leader. His examples prove this infinite connection stands the test of time. This is a must-read for all leaders who are looking to deepen and understand their connection to faith." - Colonel Darryl A. Mills, Commander, Task Force CENTRAL, Canadian SNR to USCENTCOM"Warrior Lord is a deeply important contribution to the professional discussion surrounding military service, soldier resilience, and their relation to spirituality. Nathan's beautifully written book, interspersed with personal recollections, allegory, poetry, and scripture is impossible to put down. It must be considered as required reading for anyone interested in understanding the role of spirituality in the profession of arms." - Lieutenant-Colonel Alex Haynes - Chief of the Division Initiatives Group 3rd Canadian Division Headquarters"Warrior Lord is a dynamic narrative of faith, adventure and leadership. Nathan opens your mind to the power of God to shape a nation's military ethos in righteousness while also developing meaning, character and love in the lives of individual soldiers and civilians. This book will inform you while it inspires you!" - Reverend Eric Hallet - Centennial Road Church"Provides sound advice and was thought provoking...Through his studies and personal examples, you're able to understand his comparisons between lessons learned past and present...The ideas in this book and its approach have made reflect on some of my own experiences ." - CWO (Ret'd) Dave Preeper, MMM, CD - CANSOFCOM"As Commander of Canada's Military Support Mission to Ukraine, I relied on Nathan to help lead our team from within as he provided mentorship and coaching to me, his fellow commanders, and our Ukrainian partners. This had a truly remarkable effect on the professional and personal resiliency of my entire Joint Task Force. Warrior Lord takes us through a crucial conversation that is more than simply about faith in a foxhole... it's about the questions we ask and when we ask them. All leaders want to know - when I turn to face the challenges assigned to me by nation or God, what does it mean to be a ready, moral, compassionate, spiritual Warrior? This work will inspire you to consider your gifts and fundamentally understand your goals." - Lieutenant-Colonel Kris Reeves, Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion the Royal Canadian Regiment and Commander, Operation Unifier
