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Acknowledgments

Every book is always a group effort.

This book exists because the church I serve, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, granted me a sabbatical month during which I could focus on writing. It exists because St. Peter’s supports my ministry with them. A rough draft became the basis for our Bible study group; each member of the group contributed to the development and improvement of this text. I owe a debt of appreciation to David and Cathy Dutro, Ralph Eisenbrandt, Carol Gilday, Marilyn McManimen, Mary Rahm and Dick Trevarthian. Two colleagues read through the manuscript, helping to point out errors and weaknesses. I thank Rev. Susan Lynch and Rev. David Alfeld-Johnson for their kind and careful insights. My wife Becki also read it and offered her perspective. All of these people contributed to the improvement of the original manuscript and to them all I am grateful. As to what improvements yet need to be made, I will accept responsibility for them. I encourage the reader to mark and highlight and comment while reading the text, to help make it your own. Simply reading the book alone will not accomplish anything; it must transfer the hope and joy I have experienced while researching and writing, so that the fruit of the Holy Spirit may truly take root and grow in your life!

Grace and Peace!