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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Any book is a monumental undertaking, but when you’re trying to make an album at the same time, it can be especially challenging. Without the talent and hard work of some godly folks, I wouldn’t have been able to get all of this out of my head and into a book.

Tim Luke has been my friend and coworker for twelve years. We’ve written four books together, and he has learned my heart and my teaching voice. I’m grateful for his talent but mostly for his friendship. Thanks, bro.

As always, my literary agent, Steve Green, was a great steward of the process. Thank you for your guidance and help.

I appreciate the expertise and wisdom of editor Carolyn McCready and her gifted team at Zondervan. Thank you for improving this book and helping us send out a passionate message.

Finally, thank you to my church family at Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church. You have always supported and encouraged me, and I’m blessed to be able to call all of you friends. My prayer is that we keep loving one another.