Creative Bound Inc. He is able to offer spiritual direction because he is writing from personal experience. The journey is steeped in Scripture, and firmly entrenched in contemporary North American life. His instruction draws on his considerable life experience which includes boxing and hockey, two doctorate degrees, professorship and association with psychological and mental health concerns. Of interest to Salvationists is that Shepherd possess some strong family ties to accompany his strong theological ties with the Salvation Army. In autumn, the wonder of God's grace is the antidote to the wilderness of our unbelief.
Winter overwhelms the sinner in the wilderness of fear and insignificance.
The wonder of God's Word rectifies that by offering mercy and equipping for godliness. The searching light of the wonder of God's love illuminates spring's shadows cast by lack of forgiveness and by selfishness. Summer's temptations in the wilderness are answered by the wonder of God's invigoration. This book is manifest evidence that Shepherd lives the proof of the Gospel he argues in the test, for it courageously and unapologetically addresses issues of personal and corporate sin, and honestly searches for God's direction. The result is a book which will generate an increased knowledge of, and intimacy with God in every thoughtful reader.