For all of their assistance and encouragement I gratefully acknowledge Emily Freeman, Fred Haefele, Pastor Greg Karlsgodt, Mary Jane Nealon, Linda Redfern, Pastor Molly Sasser-Goehner, Jeremy Smith, Mark Sundeen, James Swan, and Spencer Veysey.
I also wish to thank Stacey Gordon at the University of Montana School of Law. A special thanks goes to the kind-hearted congregation at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Missoula, Montana. All my love to Bethany, Lincoln, Abby, and Madison. Finally, I wish to thank Curt and Pam Peters, friends, scholars, and travel guides beyond compare.
—LDM
I wish to thank the many people who made important contributions to my work on these essays. Readers who were kind enough to read some or all of the essays and to offer helpful suggestions include John Thacker, Bruce Yungman, the Rev. John Deng Ater, Philip Eschels, Mary Eschels, Randy Fowler, the Rev. Mike Boyd, the Rev. Ron Richeson, Ben King, the Rev. David Carlson, and Dr. Stephanie Carlson. Their assistance is greatly appreciated. Very special counsel and assistance was given by Larry Mansch, the author of the biographical portion; working with him has been a great joy. Most importantly, the careful reading and the suggestions of my wife, Pam, herself a published author, have been crucial. Almost without exception, her insights are spot-on. She also provided whole-hearted support and the essential encouragement just when I needed it the most. Thank you!
—CHP