ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

It is surreal to me that I actually get to write novels for a living.

How is that even possible?

I’m so grateful for this dream come true and so grateful to each and every person who helps make this dream a reality.

Scott Miller has been my rock-star literary agent and dear friend from the very beginning of my career—he and the Trident Media Group are absolutely fantastic.

Tyndale House has been my rock-star publishing team for all but two of my books and they are equally fantastic—Mark Taylor, Jeff Johnson, Ron Beers, Karen Watson, Jan Stob, Andrea Garcia, Maria Eriksen, Danika King, the entire sales force, and all the remarkable professionals who make Tyndale an industry leader. Thanks to copy editor Erin Smith. And very special thanks to Jeremy Taylor, the best editor in the business, and to Dean Renninger, who keeps designing one gorgeous book cover after another.

Nancy Pierce and June Meyers are my rock-star personal assistants, taking care of all of my logistical needs, from scheduling and correspondence to flights and finances and so much more—always with good cheer, grace, and faithful prayer. I couldn’t be more thankful for them both.

A big shout-out to my parents, Leonard and Mary Jo Rosenberg, and to all of my extended family and Lynn’s. I can always count on all of them for wise and patient counsel, prayer, and much-needed encouragement, and to make me laugh and keep perspective, even in a crazy and cruel year like 2020.

I could not be prouder of, or more thankful for, our four dear sons: Caleb—and his lovely wife, Rachel—Jacob, Jonah, and Noah. The more they grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and with men, the more I relax and smile and know that they will do just fine in this hard world. And the more I miss them when they head off for new schools, new jobs, and new missions. I love you guys so much.

To my beautiful, brilliant, and courageous wife, Lynn, thank you for marrying me and making me the happiest and most satisfied man on earth. I have treasured each and every moment that God has given us together over these thirty-plus years, even the hard ones. I never want them to end. There is nothing I fear more than losing you. May the God who gave us to each other in the first place keep us close and safe to the finish line. For my part, I will stick to you like glue.