2This book or rather group of short stories/homilies are written from a viewpoint of how God has provided truth in the scripture to apply to the many situations that life presents and gives us guidance through pain, fear, failure and success. The reflections that play out in these stories show the truth of Gods promise to be with us and show Himself in life as it happens and that God is the breath and wisdom of our lives, not just a Sunday morning visit to a pew. In whatever we face and in whatever we experience, whether we view it as good and wonderful or painful and trying, God can be found directing us, counselling us and holding us upright in the journey. Jesus is the great friend and the Holy Spirit the great companion as we face the challenge of whatever fires are before us. Through addiction, trauma and life God has not altered, never given up on me and has been faithful to show himself through the greatest storms and during the greatest times of peace. Jesus is hope. Born in Austin Texas the youngest of 7 children I grew up in the central Texas area as the son of a roofer. Dropping out of school to join the navy at age 17 where I spent two hitches and traveled the world, got arrested often and drank too much. Began a firefighting career in 1985 and served 22 years with a large metro department and then serving as a fire chief for smaller departments until 2020. Serve as pastor of a small Texas town church. Married, 1 son, 2 daughters, 3 step daughters, 14 grandchildren. Saved by Jesus 1982.