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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

First and foremost, I would like to thank my Lord Jesus Christ who is the reason this book was written. Without Him I would not have a story worth sharing.

I also want to thank my wife Helen, who is not only a large part of the story and helped me type the manuscript, but gave me the encouragement and accountability I needed to live this story you are about to read. Also, thank you to my daughter, Moa Hope, who has filled my heart with love.

A huge thank you to Sonnie Hamner who edited and made me soul search through each and every page of the book. Sonnie and her husband, Gary Hamner, were a huge inspiration to me to even undertake this project.

I am very grateful for Judi Daniels who voluntarily used her professional skills to help make up for the fact that I barely got by English class in high school. Her love for Jesus was reason enough for her hard work.

I am forever indebted to the ministry of Teen Challenge that took me in when I smelled foul, looked scary and all I had was a parole officer and a drug addiction. They only asked me to do one thing—to surrender my life to Jesus and allow Him to love me—and it worked.

To all of my family, especially my mother who knew I was starting to write a book of miracles but went to heaven shortly after I started it. Her steadfast prayers, along with my father, Glen’s prayers were answered, which is also a huge part of this book.

Also to the awesome Julie and Gary Kirk of CSN Books, who were the answers to my prayers for the right publisher.

I cannot leave out Rev. Keith and Candy Jackson who were directors of Teen Challenge Ministry Institute, pastors of the Lynwood Worship Center, and my mentors and good friends. I learned so much from them about trusting God and believing Him for supernatural favor.

To Don and Sondra Tipton, owners and president of Friend Ships ministries, who gave me an opportunity to join with them in reaching out to the nations.

I also want to thank many of our friends who have helped make this book a reality through their support and prayers:

Glen Smith

Jack and Eletta Files

Jack and Retha Files

Ray and Ginny Allen

Lowell and Naomi Crocker

Norm and Betty Riley

Jim and Evie Jingling

Dan and Jeanie O’Dell

Ardith Kleindienst

Daniel Garber

Lynne Thomas

Terry and Susan Quinn

Mark and Teri Hersee

Arvin and Verla Smith

Steve and Sandy Bringhurst

Along with many others who have chosen

to remain anonymous in

America, Sweden and Australia.