Leader, Draw Near

Today's Scripture reading comes from Galatians 2:20, quoting from the NASB:

"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me."

What does total commitment look like or mean to the one who has given full allegiance to God? It means much, however shifting resolve is not part of the description.

Paul uttered this exceptional declaration and made it clear that obedience to Christ could reflect disloyalty to some of the practices of man, especially if they are at odds with what God is asking us to do. Paul's commitment to Christ meant he would not fluctuate between possibilities, nor flicker when faced with adversity; he would not grow weary and lose heart in the face of opposition.

The committed, dutiful follower does not surrender when he draws fire for his faith. Frankly, Paul is expressing gratitude and trust in the One who first demonstrated His commitment for him. Christ's resolve and love are exhibited in Jesus giving "Himself up for me."

A desire to trade places with a sick loved one shows a compelling display of total commitment. However, loyalty to others should pale in comparison to what we offer the One who gave Himself up for us.

"I have been crucified with Christ." In his statement Paul recognizes that his sinful nature had been set aside or done away with. He embraced the fact that sin had lost its grip on him. He was a changed man. The soldier lives by the written and spoken orders of his superiors. Paul affirms, "The life I now live… I live by faith in the Son of God." In loyalty, Paul looked to Christ for courage to live by faith and to trust Him with life's difficulties.

In a practical sense, Paul yielded to Jesus' "all in" commitment and gave up attempts to be to people what God never intended him to be. He surrendered himself to Christ's love and determined to lead a life of faith. Christ was and is "all in." What about you? In your work, marriage, parenting…how are you responding to the one who was crucified so that you could live?

// Points to Ponder

Over the next week, here are 3 points to ponder during your personal time of reflection or with a small group or mentor.

1. First, how are you living out your commitment to faith?
2. Second, in Romans 6:6, Paul writes, "I have been crucified with Christ." How does this verse express your new spiritual direction or motivation in light of Jesus' substitution for your sins?
3. Third, to what degree is the "life you now live" a reflection of the immensity of Christ's generous exchange (in other words, that He gave Himself up for me)?

// About the Narrator

COL Laurence Mixon, USA, a 1986 graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, retired in June 2016 after a 30-year career with the Army and transitioned to an Army Senior Executive assignment at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. He served on the OCF Council from 2011-2019 and has also been active as a local leader in OCF. He and his wife, Tracey, have 8 children.

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Today's Scripture reading comes from Malachi 3:3, quoting from the NASB:

"He will sit as a smelter and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the LORD offerings in righteousness."

Will I be an agent of restoration? Restoration has to do with being allowed to get back on the right path. It occurs when one has erred, paid the price and repented of the error. Restoration allows one to prove that true, permanent, positive change has occurred.

Often servant leaders have the opportunity to practice being an agent of restoration. What causes us to second-guess whether a person deserves a second try? Perhaps it has to do with not wanting to give counterparts the impression of weakness, of questionable judgment or of being a soft touch.

Should desire to keep up good impressions with peers and counterparts replace God's restorative act? In the sight of the Lord, restoration might be a multiple part process. Psalm 23:3 says, "He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name sake." God restores and renders fit for service the repentant one who confesses sin.

In Malachi 3, God announced the sending of a messenger who would purify the priests, making what was "not fit for service, fit for service." The act of purification restores a person or thing to the original value.

Whether I accept the prerogative of being an agent of restoration or not, it will not nullify the cleansing power and restoration God grants through confession and repentance. Cleansing and restoration has everything to do with the integrity of who God is. As God completes His refining process, we must be mindful that if we want God to forgive us, we must be willing to forgive and help restore others.

// Points to Ponder

Over the next week, here are 3 points to ponder during your personal time of reflection or with a small group or mentor.

1. First, would you say you are an agent of restoration in word or deed? Forgiveness is a noble act that helps facilitate restoration.
2. Second, what role can our words play in the restorative process?
3. Third, in real terms, think of the purifying cycle as spiritual breathing. When we confess our sins, we exhale. We inhale by receiving God's forgiveness.

// About the Narrator

COL Laurence Mixon, USA, a 1986 graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, retired in June 2016 after a 30-year career with the Army and transitioned to an Army Senior Executive assignment at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. He served on the OCF Council from 2011-2019 and has also been active as a local leader in OCF. He and his wife, Tracey, have 8 children.

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Today's Scripture reading comes from 1 Timothy 1:12, quoting from the NASB:

"I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service."

Do you have the reputation of being the "go-to guy?" Weighty responsibility and promise can accompany this reputation. What qualified you for such acclaim? What achievement or characteristic elevates someone over another? If you have started formulating a mental checklist of "go-to guy" virtues, stop right here and consider the qualifications Paul designates believers should strive for as they advance the kingdom of God: Love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith.

One complication with being the reputed point man can be our temptation to take credit for what God enables us to do. In other words, our good reputation could serve as a thief of the Lord's glory. How God has gifted us as administrators, leaders, or teachers are gifts that can be mishandled in that we use them to divert exaltation from the Gifter.

Faithfulness to Christ Jesus is the desired end state. What Christ has entrusted to us, He wants us to offer back to Him in faithful service to others. In the Old Testament, the Lord gifted certain people with skills and technical knowledge to build artifacts for the temple. God led them to construct things for His own glory, not for the builders' glory. In that sense, God's calling us into service can be a fragile honor, something to be handled with great care. It has been said, "a little knowledge can puff one up." Paul observed that some strayed and ended in fruitlessness. The goal and privilege of believers is to serve Christ again, and again, and again. The applause we want to hear comes from the Lord saying, "Well done good and faithful servant." I am keeping you in service.

It is a privilege to be called into service and to be given skills by Him to shape programs that will draw people to Him. Our goal is not to amass a personal reputation as the qualified "go-to person," but rather to point others to Him for the glory He is due. As God calls us into service, He does not call us because of our unique skill set or qualifications; rather, He deems us faithful and trustworthy as a condition for service.

// Points to Ponder

Over the next week, here are 2 points to ponder during your personal time of reflection or with a small group or mentor.

1. First, are your acts of service done with a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith?
2. Second, having performed a job "well done," would your closest associates, if asked, cite your skills or both your skills and faith in God for the work you do?

// Monthly Evaluation

It's time for a quick monthly evaluation. Point your browser to ocfusa.org/LDNpodcast or check out the show notes for a link to download the monthly reflection sheet. Use the reflection sheet to help gauge your habit of integrating faith and profession, and to help get you into the habit of keeping a written record of those times when the Holy Spirit speaks to you.

// About the Narrator

Dean Lee retired from the US Coast Guard in 2016 after serving 36 years on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts. He now works in prison ministry, focusing almost exclusively on heroin addicts in Richmond, VA. Vice Admiral Lee is a senior fellow at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA, and also is a motivational speaker for government and private industry.

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Today's Scripture reading comes from 1 Kings 20:22, quoting from the NASB:

"Then the prophet came near to the king of Israel and said to him, 'Go strengthen yourself and observe and see what you have to do; for at the turn of the year the king of Aram will come up against you.'"

There is much to be said for taking advantage of the right time to rest and gain perspective in anticipation of what might lie ahead. With a certainty, we can be assured troubles will come, sooner or later. As seasons change, so do the realities of daily living. A consideration of how the Lord provided in the past provides fuel to go the distance when the unexpected occurs.

King Ahab's wars with the Aramean King Ben-hadad are described in 1 Kings 20. Israel's small army was not allied with other nations as was the Aramean army. In fact, King Ben-hadad had pushed Israel around, requiring Israel's silver, gold, women and children. Not until the Lord put an end to Israel's acquiescence did Ahab stand up to Ben-hadad. By a surprise attack, Ben-hadad found himself in retreat with plans to attack Israel again in the spring.

Intimidation, threats, and the unknown have a way of manufacturing fear and anxiety. However, God's wisdom is available to us. God's prophet gave Ahab answers, the way ahead, and confidence. Today—God's Word and His abiding presence steady us when we are facing great and small obstacles. As with Ahab, the very things that are not obvious to us, the Lord uses as His tool to deliver us.

At the corner of triumph is not the place to pull back and declare, "game over, problem solved." It is time to do as the prophet told King Ahab: "strengthen yourself," recoup, and be ready for what lies ahead. Rest in the Lord and reflect on His presence—even when His presence may seem less apparent. Know that conditions will change, but the Lord's presence never does.

The unexpected need not derail us as we lean on Him, for it is God who guides and helps. The one whose confidence is in the Lord has no weakness a foe can take advantage of. May the Lord be our guide in all circumstances, and may He daily strengthen us to be suited for whatever comes our way.

// Points to Ponder

Over the next week, here are 3 points to ponder during your personal time of reflection or with a small group or mentor.

1. First, how are you resting in God? Is He your very present help in times of trouble?
2. Second, what do you need to do to be ready for unexpected troubles?
3. Third, have you resolved not to allow evil to rule or dictate your behavior? Are you likely to retaliate with an eye for an eye, or do grace and compassion dictate your reaction to evil?

// About the Narrator

Dean Lee retired from the US Coast Guard in 2016 after serving 36 years on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts. He now works in prison ministry, focusing almost exclusively on heroin addicts in Richmond, VA. Vice Admiral Lee is a senior fellow at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA, and also is a motivational speaker for government and private industry.

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Today's Scripture reading comes from Acts 10:4, quoting from the NASB:

"And fixing his gaze on him and being much alarmed, he said, 'What is it, Lord?' And he said to him, 'Your prayers and alms have ascended as a memorial before God.'"

What do you want to be remembered for? On Memorial Day we remember fallen veterans and others who were dear to us. Memorial Day is a time for reflecting and honoring heroic actions of many who lived out their convictions and a day to demonstrate that their sacrifices were not in vain.

The Scriptures give various accounts of events worthy of memorialization down through the ages. The "good deed" of the woman who anointed Jesus "beforehand for the burial" is one such account. Jesus stated her act would subsequently be "spoken of in memory of her."

Death, however, need not be the event that delivers lasting memorials. Cornelius, a centurion, a leader of leaders, and a soldier is memorialized in Scripture for his consistent prayers and good deeds. An angel spoke to Cornelius and said, "Your prayers and alms have ascended as a memorial before God." The Spirit of God used Cornelius to intervene in the life of Peter the Apostle and to deliver the gospel to the Gentiles. Cornelius' devout life and reverence for God influenced his entire household and left an enduring spiritual legacy for generations.

Conscientious leaders strive to establish a positive legacy, and when it is time to move on, they usually pass the function or office on in better condition than they received it. Cornelius was obviously a faithful soldier. He gave time and attention to the spiritual dimension of his life, and God recognized his spiritual acts of prayer and generosity. Similarly, the woman who anointed Jesus' head did so in spite of criticism. With determined conviction, she offered this unselfish act of service.

Cornelius did not set out to be remembered. He had the responsibility of leading soldiers and his family. His devotion to God was neither a hindrance nor an afterthought. It was his habit to beseech God on behalf of others and to do what was in his power to assist. A focused leader and faithful believer, Cornelius seamlessly integrated his faith with his profession and availed himself for God's use. This "devout man" pleased the Lord and received His commendation. What about you? How are you consistently availing yourself for Christ's service?

// Points to Ponder

Over the next week, here are 3 points to ponder during your personal time of reflection or with a small group or mentor.

1. First, how would you like to be remembered by God and by others? What matters most to you, man's impression or God's?
2. Second, are you responsive to the legitimate needs of others when approached for help? How are you using your time, talent and treasures for Kingdom building? No faithful act is insignificant.
3. Third, how are you actively living out your faith? Do you encourage others to do likewise?

// About the Narrator

Dean Lee retired from the US Coast Guard in 2016 after serving 36 years on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts. He now works in prison ministry, focusing almost exclusively on heroin addicts in Richmond, VA. Vice Admiral Lee is a senior fellow at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA, and also is a motivational speaker for government and private industry.

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Today's Scripture reading comes from Mark 4:35, quoting from the NASB:

"On that day, when evening came, He said to them, 'Let us go over to the other side.'"

Jesus and the disciples set out on what seemed to have been a normal day. The weather must have been agreeable for a boat ride across the lake, when suddenly, while Jesus was "in the stern asleep on the cushion," they found themselves in the midst of a storm. Had the experienced fishermen-turned-disciples known a storm was coming, surely, they would have opted out of the boat ride to cross the lake.

I once had a boss whose common saying was: Don't associate yourself with a disaster. Following that kind of leadership advice, the experienced fishermen would perhaps have never gotten in the boat. However, Jesus was not caught off guard by the storm and undoubtedly designed the lesson that would follow.

This experience would teach the disciples and serve to re-emphasize to us that we need not fear when the unexpected arises. God controls the wind and the rain. Though the disciples were fearful and helpless, they knew to whom to turn in the midst of sudden fear and apparent disaster. Jesus wants us to have faith, trusting that He is with us. Absent His physical presence, we can still rest in Christ's full knowledge of each prevailing circumstance. Jesus walked across the water and joined them in the midst of their trial and reassured them.

Going "over to the other side" is a poignant metaphor for living by faith. Jesus asked His disciples, "Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?" He Himself had said, "Let us go to the other side." Reasonably, He had every intention of arriving fully intact at the destination to which He had said, "Let us go." God cannot doubt Himself and those who travel with Him are asked not to doubt, as well. Leaders appreciate it when followers have confidence in their word. Jesus expects no less of His followers. Choose a faith walk that relies on Christ's reliability.

// Point to Ponder

Over the next week, here are 3 points to ponder during your personal time of reflection or with a small group or mentor.

1. First, do not deny in a crisis what you know to be true about God's reliability.
2. Second, God's silence should not be misconstrued as unconcern.
3. Third, when decisions and actions prove difficult and fear invades, do not falter in the face of the untenable. Rather, approach each trial with immovable faith.

// About the Narrator

Dean Lee retired from the US Coast Guard in 2016 after serving 36 years on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts. He now works in prison ministry, focusing almost exclusively on heroin addicts in Richmond, VA. Vice Admiral Lee is a senior fellow at the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA, and also is a motivational speaker for government and private industry.

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Today's Scripture reading comes from Luke 22:28, quoting from the NASB:

"You are those who have stood by Me in My trials."

How well are you sensing what God desires of you? A reading of Luke 22:27-32 might lead you to respond that constancy is what the Lord wants of you. It is normal to tire of struggles. God knows we will be tried, but in our trials He yearns for us to keep at it and not give up. Evil forces are always gunning to take down a good team. Regardless of how impervious one might think he is, the occasion to fall exists. Christ commended the disciples for standing with Him in his trials. What a critical teaching point. This perseverance in the face of challenge would be required of them individually and as a team.

The disciples had been with Jesus for three years, and little did they know they would be the leaders of the world's Christianity movement. Not surprisingly, the responsibility to teach and train others most often falls to the one who has experienced the event. In our society a qualifying requirement of a leader is experience. Jesus flatly said to His disciples: You've been there, you have seen what I have been through, you have heard my explanations, and you saw me in my trials—you "have stood by Me." In no uncertain terms, Jesus told the disciples they would be leaders who would sit in judgment in His kingdom.

This kind of leadership and authority would come at a cost. For Peter and for many of us that cost would be testing, even the possibility of failure. Our response to trials will either strengthen or arrest us. The elect must not turn back but continue to serve and edify others. Keep at it; don't give up. Be counted among those who "stood by Me in my trials."

// Points to Ponder

Over the next week, here are 3 points to ponder during your personal time of reflection or with a small group or mentor.

1. First, will it be said that you "stood by" Him against the popular culture, in the midst of calls to compromise, and despite your natural intuition or desires?
2. Second, how is your faith when the going gets tough? Know that the trial of your faith is to the praise, honor, and glory of Jesus Christ.
3. Third, ask yourself: Am I still working at what I thought the Lord called me to or have I quietly moved on to other interests?

What does Jesus want from you? That your faith not fail, that you keep turning to Him, and finally, that you lead by encouraging and strengthening others who face similar circumstances. Be encouraged, Jesus stands by you.

// Monthly Evaluation

It's time for a quick monthly evaluation. Point your browser to ocfusa.org/LDNpodcast or check out the show notes for a link to download the monthly reflection sheet. Use the reflection sheet to help gauge your habit of integrating faith and profession, and to help get you into the habit of keeping a written record of those times when the Holy Spirit speaks to you.

// About the Narrator

Lt Col Kate Toms is a C-17 Instructor Pilot currently assigned to doctoral study in philosophy. She and her husband enjoy hospitality, outdoor adventure, and delighting in the cute antics of their young children.

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Today's Scripture reading comes from Mark 14:18, quoting from the ESV:

"As they were reclining at the table and eating, Jesus said, 'Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me—one who is eating with Me.'"

Why do you think Jesus raised the subject of his betrayal? Why did He tell the disciples someone would betray Him? Perhaps He simply needed to tell someone who cared. Jesus told his disciples. He said it not once but, according to Mark, approached the matter five times. The fifth time He poured His heart out to His Father. At Jesus' comment, the disciples questioned their loyalty.

To be loyal is to show allegiance and to demonstrate constant support. This fidelity defines the leader/follower relationship. Disloyalty hurts. At the Passover meal the disciples had the opportunity to examine their own constancy to Christ. As followers of Christ, it is prudent to examine our trustworthiness and to monitor that which could allure, even lull us into thoughtless words and deeds. Jesus' loyalty was without question. He said, "…I will never leave you nor forsake you."

Loyalty is demonstrated in the workplace for many noble reasons: belief in the cause or product or allegiance to the institution. The follower of Christ must understand his or her own motives for following and serving. Rightly motivated, believers respond to God's demonstrated love for us.

Did you notice that the one who betrayed Him reclined at the table and was eating with Him? Judas was a recipient of fellowship, inclusion, identity, and belonging without comprehending that loyalty is a two-way street. Jesus paid the price of his commitment to us on the cross. Are we willing to pay the price of loyalty to Him? More aptly, why am I willing to pay the price of constancy to Christ?

// Points to Ponder

Over the next week, here are 3 points to ponder during your personal time of reflection or with a small group or mentor.

1. First, when you are tested, tempted, worn out, and perhaps overcommitted, how might your loyalty to Christ waver?
2. Second, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love." How is your love relationship with Jesus?
3. Third, what motivates your loyalty to Christ—the love relationship, the reward, or both?

// About the Narrator

Lt Col Kate Toms is a C-17 Instructor Pilot currently assigned to doctoral study in philosophy. She and her husband enjoy hospitality, outdoor adventure, and delighting in the cute antics of their young children.

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Today's Scripture reading comes from Philippians 4:19, quoting from the ESV:

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

"He has been mighty good to me!" "God is good, all the time. All the time; God is good." I have heard these phrases expressed, somewhat emotionally, at church testimony meetings and other places. These expressions are true and, most often, heartfelt.

Paul's statement in Philippians 4:19 seems a culmination of his gratefulness for the kindness shown him by the believers mentioned in Philippians 4:10-19. Additionally, Paul's joyful comments give testimony of God's faithfulness to meet his needs. Though Paul expressed heartfelt thanks for the gift, at the same time, he seems to stand the act of giving on it head: It is not that those who give satisfy needs, but it is God who uses generous givers to meet.

Those who are generous toward God will find that He is generous toward them and will supply their every need in Christ Jesus. Expressed another way, giving is receiving. I am inspired by Paul's obvious absence of anxiety as to whether God would give him what he needed. Paul was not concerned for material gifts; his greatest concern was the potential spiritual harvest to be reaped through their generosity. Yet, Paul makes a more far reaching statement: If you had any concerns about parting with your gifts, don't. Instead, know as I know that, "God will supply every need of yours." His comments clearly extended beyond concern for material needs.

What leader is not concerned with maximizing his/her time use or hasn't felt the insufficiency of time in a day to meet all requirements? And what about the challenge of needing fresh insight and perspective in confronting problems? "God will supply every need of yours" whether it is a financial concern, effective time management, or dealing with disgruntled people. Jesus is the resource for all our needs. As faithful followers, ours is to approach Him confidently for grace and help.

// Points to Ponder

Over the next week, here are 3 points to ponder during your personal time of reflection or with a small group or mentor.

1. First, in what areas of work, home, or community service do you especially need help?
2. Second, how are you trusting God to meet all your needs, i.e., time management, wisdom, and resources?
3. Third, how might those nearest you describe or affirm your unwavering belief that God will supply your every need?

// About the Narrator

Lt Col Kate Toms is a C-17 Instructor Pilot currently assigned to doctoral study in philosophy. She and her husband enjoy hospitality, outdoor adventure, and delighting in the cute antics of their young children.

// Purchase a Copy

Call the OCF Home Office at 800-424-1984 to purchase a paperback copy of the book, or buy a Kindle version at Amazon.

Today's Scripture reading comes from Matthew 26:52-54, quoting from the NASB:

"Then Jesus said to him, 'Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword. Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? How then will the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must happen this way?'"

Jesus wielded His influence—not his power—to accomplish the prophecies concerning Him. Man's natural inclination is to think: He who carries the biggest stick wins. That wasn't the case when Judas, who betrayed Jesus, arrived with the arresting party who would ultimately be responsible for Jesus' crucifixion. Instead of condoning Peter's protective gesture of striking the high priest's servant, Jesus healed the injury Peter inflicted and told him to put away his weapon.

Jesus could have commanded a greater force than Peter's dagger. He could have responded to the arresting entourage with a show of His mighty power or through a simple appeal to his Father who would have put thousands of angels at the ready for Jesus' use as He pleased. Instead He identified Himself as the one they sought. A good leader becomes self-evident by his actions. That is, one leads best when one's actions reflect decisions arrived at through calm, calculated, inspired thought rather than reckless displays of power. Jesus did that. He told Peter to put away his sword. His command to Peter reveals that leaders who use overwhelming displays of power are not always effective at accomplishing the mission.

Jesus' mission was to ensure the prophecies concerning Him would be fulfilled. His leadership style was that of influence and not the use of "shock and awe." Faith and leadership are therefore more appropriately modeled through keeping sight of how to achieve God's purposes in and out of the workplace through godly influence, using softer tones, quieter approaches and direct resolve to see the mission through.

Simply acting or reacting is not necessarily an effective leadership quality. Leading entails helping people see the bigger picture when "it must happen this way."

//Points to Ponder

Over the next week, here are 3 points to ponder during your personal time of reflection or with a small group or mentor.

Consider the following questions as a possible test of how effectively you are integrating your faith and leadership through influence in your workplace or place of service.

1. First, how do you respond to inaccurate or injurious comments? Do you fire back with insults, or are you exercising servant-leader restraint?
2. Second, how effectively do you take the spiritual high road when resolving conflicts?
3. Third, when project goals are seemingly being thwarted, do you entertain the idea that God can also work through this opposition?

// About the Narrator

Lt Col Kate Toms is a C-17 Instructor Pilot currently assigned to doctoral study in philosophy. She and her husband enjoy hospitality, outdoor adventure, and delighting in the cute antics of their young children.

// Purchase a Copy

Call the OCF Home Office at 800-424-1984 to purchase a paperback copy of the book, or buy a Kindle version at Amazon.