The grandson of a Nazarene minister.
The son of a Nazarene minister.
The graduate of a school of law.
The owner of a successful law firm.
The church member, board member, music minister and Sunday School teacher.
The son of a Nazarene minister.
The graduate of a school of law.
The owner of a successful law firm.
The church member, board member, music minister and Sunday School teacher.
The convict.
The writing of this story has been a painful experience. The living of it was, too. I am certainly not proud of my sin and the resultant actions which form the subject of this narrative.
I have hurt a lot of people—a lot of very fine people—and it is not the purpose of this work to either augment that pain or re-open old wounds. Consequently, most of the names have been changed—all but those of my fellow felons, for I want them to know without a doubt the impact they have had, and continue to have, on my life.
What I am proud of is Christ’s redemption and forgiveness which He freely offered and of which I finally took full advantage.
I am thankful for His death and resurrection. I am humbled by the second chance He has given me, and for all those wonderful souls who, in spite of myself and what I’ve done, have continued to love me, believe in me, reach out to me and pray for me. May God richly bless you.
So this is my story. This is the first time it has ever been told in its entirety. My prayer as I write is that, through the reading of it, you may see the signposts God has placed into your life pointing you to Him.
He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Without Him there is no life or peace or any real fulfillment.
Believe me—I know!
I have hurt a lot of people—a lot of very fine people—and it is not the purpose of this work to either augment that pain or re-open old wounds. Consequently, most of the names have been changed—all but those of my fellow felons, for I want them to know without a doubt the impact they have had, and continue to have, on my life.
What I am proud of is Christ’s redemption and forgiveness which He freely offered and of which I finally took full advantage.
I am thankful for His death and resurrection. I am humbled by the second chance He has given me, and for all those wonderful souls who, in spite of myself and what I’ve done, have continued to love me, believe in me, reach out to me and pray for me. May God richly bless you.
So this is my story. This is the first time it has ever been told in its entirety. My prayer as I write is that, through the reading of it, you may see the signposts God has placed into your life pointing you to Him.
He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Without Him there is no life or peace or any real fulfillment.
Believe me—I know!
Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that sinful nature desires, but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind of the sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God. Romans 8:5-8 (emphasis mine)
| Chapter 1 | March 14, 2006 | |
| Chapter 2 | August 30, 2002 | |
| Chapter 3 | The Beginning | Psalm 10:4-7 |
| Chapter 4 | The Cycle | Psalm 5:4-6, 9-10; Gal. 5:17 |
| Chapter 5 | Memphis, Tennessee – The Cycle Continues | Jeremiah 23:2 |
| Chapter 6 | Compartmentalization | James 1:8 |
| Chapter 7 | The First Storm | Number 32:23b |
| Chapter 8 | The Good Years | I Timothy 6:10-11 |
| Chapter 9 | They Meant It For Evil | Genesis 50:20 |
| Chapter 10 | The War Within | Romans 7:15-24 |
| Chapter 11 | The Internet | Pr. 4:23; Mt. 6:23-24; Ps. 119:37 |
| Chapter 12 | Guard Your Heart | |
| Chapter 13 | When Kings Go Off To War | II Samuel 11:1-4 |
| Chapter 14 | My Pride | Prov. 16:18; 3:7a; Jer. 9:23 |
| Chapter 15 | My Treasure | II Timothy 3:25 |
| Chapter 16 | No Rest | Isaiah 57:20-21 |
| Chapter 17 | Another Promise | Nehemiah 5:13a |
| Chapter 18 | Double-Mindedness Revisited | |
| Chapter 19 | Helping The Wicked | II Chronicles 19:2; Psalms 1:1 |
| Chapter 20 | The Fateful Day | Proverbs 12:5b; Psalm 11:5 |
| Chapter 21 | Sunday, June 3, 2001 | Psalm 36:1-4 |
| Chapter 22 | Monday, June 4, 2001 | Psalm 52:1-7 |
| Chapter 23 | Thursday, June 7, 2001 | Proverbs 6:16, 18 |
| Chapter 24 | Sunday, June 10, 2001 | II Samuel 11:14-17 |
| Chapter 25 | The Longest Day | II Samuel 11:22-25 |
| Chapter 26 | Monday, June 11, 2001 | Psalm 34:12-13; Psalm 140:8 |
| Chapter 27 | Return To Sanity | Proverbs 11:5b, 11:21a |
| Chapter 28 | Sunday, June 17, 2001 | Psalms 50:16-21 |
| Chapter 29 | The End of It | Psalm 7:14-16 |
| Chapter 30 | Saturday, June 30, 2001 | Psalm 112:10; 146:9b; Job 17:11 |
| Chapter 31 | August 30, 2002 | |
| Chapter 32 | The Barrier Is Finally Broken Down | Psalm 51:1-17 |
| Chapter 33 | God’s Faithfulness | Psalm 22:11 |
| Chapter 34 | Gene Lee | Psalm 23:20; Exodus 23:20 |
| Chapter 35 | Tim Jacobsen | I Timothy 6:17-19 |
| Chapter 36 | Ruth Simmons | Colossians 3:12-16a |
| Chapter 37 | Rick McKeel – Part One | Psalm 38:1-12 |
| Chapter 38 | Rick McKeel – Part Two | Psalm 38:13-22 |
| Chapter 39 | Rick McKeel – Part Three | Romans 9:14-18 |
| Chapter 40 | Billy Garrison | Exodus 23:20; Psalm 9:9-10 |
| Chapter 41 | Frank Sullivan | Psalm 91:9-11 |
| Chapter 42 | Jack Massey – Part One | I Corinthians 16:13-14 |
| Chapter 43 | Jack Massey – Part Two | I Corinthians 10:12-13 |
| Chapter 44 | Charlotte Dempsey | II Corinthians 1:8b-10 |
| Chapter 45 | Amanda Clarke | II Cor. 7:4; Colossians 2:1a, 2a |
| Chapter 46 | Dad – Part I | |
| Chapter 47 | Dad – Part II | |
| Chapter 48 | Dad – Part III | |
| Chapter 49 | Back to the Beginning | Psalm 13 |
| Chapter 50 | The 11th Son – Part I | |
| Chapter 51 | The 11th Son – Part II | |
| Chapter 52 | Back to Prison – Part I | II Cor. 4:8-9; James 1:2-4; Ps 105:19, 20b; Ps. 50:15; I Pet. 1:7 |
| Chapter 53 | Back to Prison – Part II | |
| Postlogue | The Story Continues… |
