Out From the Shadows

J. R. O'Neill draws on his experience growing up in an alcoholic family and on his more recent journey through the dark valley of depression to create poetic portraits for psychospiritual growth and maturity. These sanctified memories--together with many other spirit-captivating encounters with God in biblical stories, nature, and community--make this a good read for anyone interested in feeding the soul, and especially for those lost in or emerging from the shadows of depression or addiction.

J. R. O'Neill has been a parish pastor for twenty-six years. A graduate of Seattle University, Wartburg Theological Seminary, and Luther Seminary, he currently serves as Lead Pastor at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. He lives with his wife, Denise, in Champlin, Minnesota. He and Denise are grateful parents of two grown daughters and are happy grandparents of two grandsons. Jerry Amon attended the St. Paul School of Art and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He has received numerous local and regional awards including special recognition by the Minnesota Museum of Art for a historical review done in metal sculpture. He has sculptures and watercolors in thirty-eight states. Jerry lives with his wife, Kris, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are proud parents of two grown children. These days Jerry enjoys building toys and furniture and, as much as possible, being a loving grandfather to three grandchildren.

Jerry Amon attended the St. Paul School of Art and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He has received numerous local and regional awards including special recognition by the Minnesota Museum of Art for a historical review done in metal sculpture. He has sculptures and watercolors in thirty-eight states. Jerry lives with his wife, Kris, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are proud parents of two grown children. These days Jerry enjoys building toys and furniture and, as much as possible, being a loving grandfather to three grandchildren.