I am a Christ follower, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, writer, and retired pastor. Sitting in my study with hot coffee, reading my Bible, and talking to the leader of my life, Jesus Christ, is how I prefer to begin the day. After a student pastorate, while attending Judson University, Elgin, IL (BA), I attended Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN (MDiv), and later Northern Seminary, Lombard, IL (DMin). I then served in pastoral ministry in four churches over 42 years. Now, I’ve turned my ministry passions to writing. I enjoy time with the love of my life, Mary, and our two daughters, their husbands, and our ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. We are active in our church and enjoy time with our miniature dachshund, movies, and theater. I enjoy reading, fishing, and ham radio. My passion is to worship and know the living God, be transformed by his son, Jesus Christ, make Jesus known to others, and serve God and others with the Holy Spirit’s energy and power.