This is the basic book cover. There will be some changes that are relatively minor in nature. I have heard from many of you that you have pre-ordered it, and I want you to know that we really appreciate that.

In a sea of printed materials, it is often difficult for us to see how this can ever be anything more than another droplet of rain into an already teeming ocean. It is our fervent prayer however, that the Lord uses this to further His kingdom, and that all is done according to His will and timing.

We have often struggled to understand the timing. It has been hard for us to see the book not come out when the MercyMe cd was current (they have a new cd due out this fall, our book due out in January).

It was hard for us to see the song not get released as a single. Bart told me they only ever played it in concert once, 'cause it was too high for him to sing night after night. I'm thankful that I got to be present for that one time; however, my family didn't. I hurt for them.

Perhaps the Lord has been saving it for future use. Perhaps not. We must wait and see.

The moments we walk in right now feel like a deep, collective breath before a prolonged exhale.

We do not know what the Lord will do, we only want to be found faithful. We have already been afforded more than many parents who endure the loss of a child. We are most thankful for that. In no way do we ever want to appear ungrateful. God has blessed us significantly!

Anyone who ever has the privilege of publishing a book, hopes that it will sell well. We do hope for that. More than that, we hope that it changes lives, and allows others to see that one life can make a huge impact for the Kingdom. That God does use our faithfulness, though we don't often see it. We want it to bring hope where there is none. We want to see people surrender to Him.

Through the life of a young man, we hope to see a climate of change begin to take place in America and across the world. It is a mighty dream, we know. But we serve a Mightier God! If He chooses to use it this way, it can be done.

brent