It is my prayer that after reading this book, you will be just like Jabez in 1Chronicles 4:9-10, whose desire was to be more and to do more for God. We have lost people, hurting people, and a hurting nation that needs to hear from us as Christians. As a clarion call to Christians everywhere, I recite the Jabez Prayer. And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "O, that You would bless me indeed, And enlarge my territory, That you would keep me from evil, That I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested. 1 Chronicles 4:10 (NKJV) I am a 1971 graduate of Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, where I obtained a bachelor's of science degree in nursing along with a double minor in psychology and sociology. To meet the requirements of the Board of Nurse Examiners, I returned to the university in 1977 and completed my Masters of science degree in 1980 in Health Care Administration. In 1992 I attended Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where I completed course work toward my doctoral degree in higher education. I have served as trustee, lay committee member, taught young adult Sunday school classes, and sang in the sanctuary choir. From 1997 to 2003 I attended Bible Study Fellowship International. Later I worked with four- and five-year-olds and in hospitality.