It should go without saying that everything I have learned has been made possible by the faith of others. I take very little credit for whatever light I have. I have been very blessed to have placed in my life individuals and resources that have molded me and blessed me in miraculous ways. They have paid prices I never could have or perhaps would have paid. Added to that, the grace of Christ has continued to illuminate my mind in spite of all my shortcomings. Perhaps the one redeeming quality I have is that I never give up and I am willing to take a beating as many times as it takes for me to learn my lessons.

When I write these essays, I am not trying to take credit or show off. I’m not trying to style myself as some kind of prophet or wise old sage. I am trying really hard to be inspired and accurate, even if what I say is a turn-off to others. I am just trying to put into words my own current understanding of whatever truth I might have, for my own benefit and perhaps for others.

It has been said that success is a willingness to do what the unsuccessful person is not willing to do. I acknowledge that my own failures are my own. I also pray that I will manifest whatever willingness is required to succeed. I acknowledge that humility is supernally important; but so is confidence, even if it is not entirely deserved. Being brought back to reality often really hurts, but it is always worth it if it makes you better. So, thank you.