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No Small Snakes

A Journey Into Spiritual Warfare

  • Christian Living
  • Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
  • Published: 2008

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Publisher's Description

Are You Ready for Battle? As a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Nigeria, a much-younger Gordon Dalbey scoffed at an illiterate laborer's account of dark spirits that had invaded his house. The man looked the highly educated American squarely in the eye. "There are no small snakes," he declared. Even as the smallest poisonous snake can easily kill the largest and strongest man, to discount dark spiritual forces is not only arrogant, but dangerous. No Small Snakes relates Dalbey's upending journey from scoffer to spiritual warrior, from arrogance to bold humility. Both spiritual memoir and soldier's manual, this book will challenge you to face the spiritual battle at hand today and prepare you to win it – in your heart and in the world.


Endorsements (9)

“Many people either misunderstand spiritual warfare or choose to ignore it altogether. You’ve done us all a great service!”

Pastor. Jim Tolle

“I’m always eager to hear from Gordon Dalbey’s heart and to read from his pen. Like Nathaniel, he’s a man in whom there is no guile. His discoveries on his journey into spiritual warfare may cause your eyebrows to rise, but they will also sharpen your spiritual wits. The solutions to the world’s problems are found first in the spiritual realm. Gordon helps us to see that realm and to access our victory in Christ.”

Dudley Hall

“This subject is often one of confusion, fear, or ignorance for Christians. Dalbey, however, has shared here his significant experience, wisdom, and sound doctrine, bringing clarity and confidence where it is much needed. Definitely a beneficial resource to further equip us all for the journey ahead.”

Dr. Lisa Guinness

“Discipleship & Healing Trust (London, UK). “With profound insight, Gordon Dalbey opens our eyes to the spiritual warfare raging right under our noses. His courageous journey leads us beyond the distraction which pits Liberal versus Conservative/pacifist versus warrior, to an authentic third option: being united at last in the overcoming power of God before a common enemy.”

Jonathan Brink

“Gordon Dalbey is a longtime friend and brother. I am happy to confirm my part in his story. He has been a courageous and honest searcher after God and, as a very successful creative writer, he tells a fascinating and compelling story of discovering incredibly important truth.”

Rev. Bob Whitaker

“This book is a wake-up call—clear, concise, and compelling. Combining personal vulnerability, biblical reliability, and spiritual acuity, Gordon Dalbey has gifted the Christian community—and the oldline church in particular—with a book that is both disturbing, in that it graphically warns and challenges our complacency regarding the forces of evil, and encouraging, because it provides a road map to spiritual victory.”

Rev. Tom Rothhaar

“No Small Snakes fills a void in the Christian library of spiritual warfare books. Most works I’ve seen have focused on the dutiful steps to victory rather than the relationship with the General. I’m praying for God’s richest blessing on this much needed work. Gordon Dalbey is one of our era’s most important Christian authors. His writing exposes the deepest dynamics of the human psyche so as to bring the soul into the healing light of Christ. Now, one of the most erudite Christian minds in the body of Christ dares to expose his journey into that which transcends the intellect—the supernatural realm of victory over demonic powers. No Small Snakes is no simplistic handbook for dabblers, nor is it fodder for the sensationalism that surrounds the subject of demons. It is, instead, a rare interweaving of real life, rich theology, and profound insights for deliverance, freedom, and joy. The victory and liberation described on these pages emerges from the authentic ministry of Gordon Dalbey—a ministry that has blessed and changed my life along with countless others.”

Rev. Alan Wright

“parish, his story is guaranteed to draw you out of your comfort zone into the epic contest at hand today!”

Rev. Paul Anderson

“Scriptural, practical, and personal, this book holds a wealth of knowledge in how to wage spiritual warfare—something which much of the church has not acknowledged or understood. Gordon’s honesty and courage leads us to victory in this battle of life and death which engages us all, whether we acknowledge it or not.”

Rev. Michael Evans

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