Acknowledgments
In all my books I am indebted to various people who participate in one way or another.
Eric Lindsay, a friend from North Ireland, gave me a copy of The Beatitudes for Today by John Blanchard, which proved very helpful in writing this book.
Connie Trautman, my part-time administrative assistant, patiently typed on the computer my often hard-to-read handwriting and then retyped my numerous changes.
Bob Bevington wrote the discussion questions.
Don Simpson, my former editor (now retired), looked over the entire manuscript and made helpful suggestions.
Brian Teal and Rev. Bill Vogler offered helpful suggestions on one difficult chapter.
Don Pape, NavPress publisher, was continually supportive.
David Zimmerman, NavPress editor, makes me look like a better writer than I am.
Finally, I am grateful to my wife, Jane, who (although she had no direct part in the book) works hard to “keep the home fires burning” so that I may give myself to teaching and writing.