As a lay minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, I see my responsibility to serve the gospel of grace. My redemption was a gift from God through Jesus Christ, and my conversion is a work in process through the power of the Holy Spirit. My identity is the love of God working in and through to complete God’s will, according to His purpose, and for His good pleasure. It is His good pleasure to give the kingdom of God. It is mine to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness as the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. My message is the pouring out of the kingdom that dwells within.
The books I have taken to write are mostly evangelistic in nature with an audience of both believers and unbelievers. The books are concerned with what I believe about the gospel and our response to the message of faith, grace, and love. As a servant of grace, I hope the books teach others about the way of salvation and the process of conversion. The writings came from the belief that salvation is by grace alone, both to receive and to maintain. There is also a root message that the desire of God’s heart is that none should perish. With that in mind, the teachings are more inclusive than exclusive.
Over the years, I have studied to show myself approved of God, starting at a young age. Studying from my youth did not shield me from the trials of this world. The trials were part of my studying. The introduction of salvation and the Savior are in the scriptures, but both have to be experienced. Jesus is life and life more abundant. One need experience abundant life for himself or herself. Searching and studying the scriptures does not bring one salvation, experiencing Jesus does. Experiencing Jesus, following Him and His grace as a way, is the way of love. Love sent to a hurting world to become our salvation.