The Path of Life Guidebook is a general interest book in that anyone who would like to know a direction, that when taken, will result in a healthy, successful, and satisfying life, will consider this an important “must read” on their list.

I wrote this book to bring enhanced clarity with regard to what defines health, success, and satisfaction to the Body of Christ as well as to those outside of the safety of Christ’s Kingdom.  Some of my acquaintances, and perhaps yours as well, spend a considerable amount of time complaining about how life for them is not “quite as good” as it should be.  In comparison to the sufferings of many peoples throughout the world, those of us who believe that there is such a thing as “maturity in Christ” think otherwise, therefore, this book is needed.  By reading the book, it is my hope that no justification will remain for men, women, boys, and girls, who choose to believe that life cannot be even more than they can imagine (Ephesians 3:20).

The core concept here is basically living life abundantly as our Lord has commanded, despite what we see in the “natural.”

Some of must walk for days, months, even years until God reveals His glory through us in a magnificent “spiritual”, not “American Idol” way.  He will “exalt you in due time,” according to 1 Peter 5:6.  Of equal importance, each “success” no matter how small can be a cause for praise and celebration unto our Heavenly Father. (The listener is also encouraged to meditate on Ephesians 3:20, John 10:10, and Isaiah chapter 54).

As Christians we are called to be good listeners.  We know that we love God because we listen and obey God.  Also, our hearts and minds should be open to the expressed needs and concerns of those people who God has placed in our lives, personally, as well as those in our local, state, national, and international communities as well.

Also, policy makers and educators will benefit from discussions on how enhancing the quality of life for individuals improves society at large.  Our relationship first with ourselves before God, and then with others impacts families, communities and the world.  The Path of Life Guidebook addresses how to establish right relationships first and foremost in our personal lives and homes from a caregiver standpoint, but furthermore in education, careers, and civic society.

The guidebook provides a framework for day-to-day living that when followed gives the reader a “winner vs. a victim” perspective on life, but not in an arrogant sense.  Without a doubt, many of us have been victimized by others as well as circumstances under Satanic influence, but we must not remain in that condition.  We have to let go and let God lead us out to live in His victory.

We all need a well-developed prayer life.  For example, people choose their majors in college, career path, friends and even their marital spouses without thinking to pray about these choices.  There are those at the other side of the pendulum, like me, who pray their way through the day; from sun up to sun down.  My eyes are not closed, obviously, however, I am always attuned and listening for divine guidance within my spirit.  My spiritual radar is always set on a “Receiving Mode.”

My spiritual journey began at age 14 when I received Christ as Savior through the teachings and experiences received through my church, The First Baptist Church of Vandalia, in Charleston, West Virginia.  While attending college, I had a baptism in the Spirit experience.  I, subsequently, experienced and continue to do so, many of the gifts found in 1 Corinthians Chapter 12.

I would say I know, first-hand, how difficult it is.  Believe me, I personally struggle with keeping up with the program and standards practically everyday.  I wrote this book “to hold the mirror up” so to speak, also, for myself.

We often feel that schedules and rituals are just plain bad, but when we see the results, or outcomes, for those who follow the program, we realize their benefit.  Submitting our will to be involved in beneficial programs is the right thing to do.

n         Rituals can be comforting to us.

n         Rituals/Schedules/Programs help us to achieve goals, that we very often, otherwise would not achieve if we fail to observe them.

n         Religious rituals include baptisms, communions, confirmations, weddings, and funerals.  Think of how important these type services truly are to so many.

n         There are education rituals like orientation week, spring break, finals week, graduation and baccalaureate ceremonies.

n         There are career rituals like years of service, holiday office parties, and retirement celebrations among others.