March 30, 2008
Are You a Prayer Warrior or a Prayer Wimp?
By Victor M. Parachin In December 1944 the atmosphere was tense at U.S. Third Army headquarters in France, recalls George Metcalf, a chaplain in Gen. George S. Patton”s army. At a time when the Allies sensed victory was within reach, Hitler launched a surprise attack of 25 armored divisions through the Ardennes region in Belgium. During what would become known as the Battle of the Bulge, thousands of Nazi troops and tanks advanced relentlessly through Allied lines, creating havoc and confusion. Complicating matters was the inclement weather. It had been snowing for days and a heavy fog descended on the
