Deeply moved by the anguish of the Vietnamese people and dedicated to his ministry to the soldiers for whom he is responsible for spiritual nurturance, a young American army chaplain shares his journey with those who will dare to join him. The journey is daunting for reading about war and its consequences, especially for war orphans; it is not for the faint of heart. This chaplain moves toward those places, not away from them, and brings the power of Christ's love full-fledged up against the powers of evil. He taps into the Christ within even some of the most unlikely people, transcending cultural and language barriers. Emotionally and spiritually wounded himself, he claims the saving grace through Jesus Christ to identify with, bring healing, rescue and find a sense of purpose to those who are vulnerable, wounded, rejected, hopeless and marginalized. Get ready to be challenged to put your faith into action.
Jim Rentz is a retired pastoral counselor and educator. He resides in the Palmetto Patriots Home in Cherokee County, South Carolina, which is a long-term care facility for disabled veterans. He is blessed to live among his beloved fellow veterans and enjoys regular visits from loving family members and friends. Though he had formal education up to and including the Doctor of Ministry Degree, he believes that his most valuable education came from listening to the souls of those he served.
Upon his return from Vietnam where he served as an army chaplain during the height of the war, he knew deep in his soul that he needed to write about his war experiences. For over 45 years he was too busy professionally to do so. He was forced into full retirement in 2014 due to a hemorrhagic stroke. Once he was stabilized, he began to write his book. What he has written has percolated in his soul over many years and life experiences.