James is a follower of Jesus, author, pastor, retired U.S. Army Chaplain, husband, and dad. James says, "My calling is to be an effective communicator of God's Word." He has a passion to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. His writings have been featured in publications such as Chicken Soup for the Soul, Baptist Press, Good News Press, Faith and Freedom News, The Baptist Standard, The California Southern Baptist, The Louisiana Baptist Message, Southwest Kansas Faith & Family, The Baptist New Mexican, and The Baptist Digest. He and his wife share their home with their three extraordinary children, three dogs, and a lifetime collection of books.