We are living in critical times. Time and time again we find ourselves facing challenges that test our resilience and we all need to nurture our vitality. Every one of us has a soul and we have a responsibility to take good care of it by pursuing what God wants for our lives and discover our sense of purpose and meaning. The true stories in this book may remind you of your own struggles. They are written to be of sustenance when you feel alone and in need of God's love. Let them nourish you and bless you with the knowledge that, even when life is at its most difficult, help is closer than you think. With God's blessing, I trust and pray that you will find strength and comfort in the pages that follow.