As a life-long Christian with a long-held desire to write, this book represents a turning point in my life when I began to more intentionally yield control of my life to God. Several years earlier, a pastor’s sermon had created an intriguing storyline in my mind that I fed with occasional jottings because I thought it was to be an important book. God’s plan was different—the Holy Spirit put the idea for Old Mountain Dues into my mind, and I began to write; the words came as fast as I could type on my computer. At the time, I didn’t know what to do with the book and self-published it. It went nowhere and I wondered why God wanted me to write it—what was his plan? I prayed to him over the years about it and heard nothing, until recently with the republishing of the book. I continue to trust in God with my life and try to be obedient because whatever his plan, it is perfect.