Richard Lowe was born in Manhattan, Kansas. After attending school, he joined the United States Marine Corps. The author is a retired Houston police officer, serving for over twenty years. The author is familiar with human suffering, agony, and affliction. The author wishes to serve and give back to both the community and readers with inspiration through hope in the glorious gospel during these trying times. This book is about faith in trial, transformation, and numerous other topics. It was written to strengthen faith and build a close intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Like many authors, these poems and stories could easily be testimony and reflections of personal struggles that turned to triumphs through faith and reliance on Jesus Christ. The author currently resides in Katy, Texas, where he attends the Pentecostals of Katy and is active in several ministries. The author would like to give thanks to the pastoral staff and all the brothers and sisters who have continuously given encouragement and many prayers. The author hopes this collection of poems and short stories will inspire readers to seek and develop a close relationship with Jesus Christ. The Lord has a plan for everyone’s life for joy and happiness.