Not For This Life Only is framed as a devotional guide, challenging readers to view life not as an end in itself but as a preparation for eternity in God’s Kingdom through the use of Scripture, personal anecdotes, and traditional Christian teachings. Why was this an important book for you to write?

I don’t see my book as a devotional guide. It is a study in growth for life. The subtitle of my book is “A Study for growth into maturity as a Child of God, for today and for eternity.” Three concepts are important in that subtitle. We are all children created by Almighty God. He has a purpose for our life. We are to grow and mature in that purpose through whatever field we may choose. Maturity is in understanding who we are in relation to our Lord, understanding His nature of love and self giving, and reflecting His nature in serving others. This life of knowing our Lord and sharing His nature doesn’t end with death but continues into eternity.

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

God cares about and works in all aspects of life. As in Matthew 10:29, not a sparrow falls to the ground without our Father’s notice. God can use all things for our good and for our growth. Even those things that hurt and look the worst. Some things that happen that we may never see the full purpose, but many others we see from a perspective of time and are amazed and strengthened by seeing how God has use events to shape us in very positive ways.

What advice do you have for readers who are struggling with their faith and purpose to help them find their focus and get back onto the path they were meant to follow?

First, hold on and don’t let go of the truth that Almighty God really does love you personally. He was willing to give the life of His only Son, Jesus, for you. If you were the only person on earth He still would have given His life for you. Find a Christian fellowship, a church or a small prayer group. Pray and trust God to lead you to the right place. You will know the right place by having a sense of God’s peace.

What is one thing that you hope readers take away from Not For This Life Only?

It is Almighty God who created us and we are His. He seeks to work in life daily to bring us further into the beauty of His life.