Synopsis
Every book begins with a story, and this one is no different. My journey has taken me through boardrooms, classrooms, correctional facilities, and sanctuaries each place shaping not only my professional calling but also my understanding of God’s grace and the resilience of the human spirit. What you hold in your hands is not just a collection of thoughts, lessons, and reflections. It is the fruit of years of walking with people at their highest points and their lowest valleys, of asking difficult questions, and of searching the Scriptures for answers that reach both the heart and the mind.
This work grew out of a simple but profound question that has guided me in ministry, teaching, and service: How do we bring light into places often marked by shadows? For me, that question has been lived out as a chaplain, serving those society often calls “enemies” or “outsiders,” and as an educator, equipping future leaders to carry integrity, wisdom, and compassion into their own spheres of influence.
The pages that follow are a testimony of faith, perseverance, and purpose. They are also an invitation—an invitation for you, the reader, to consider how God is calling you to live with courage, to serve with humility, and to recognize His presence even in unexpected places. If my story can serve as a lamp to illuminate your path, then this book has fulfilled its purpose.
I am deeply grateful to the many mentors, colleagues, friends, and family who encouraged me to put these reflections into writing. My prayer is that as you read, you will discover not only my journey but also a reflection of your own. May these words challenge you, inspire you, and remind you that every calling whether in the pulpit, the prison, the classroom, or the community is part of a greater story authored by God Himself.
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