I am a Christian man of 35 years. I am not a preacher or theologian. My ministry is to be an encourager to the faithful; a source of strength to the Christian who is down and wants to quite; an inspiration to those to feel they are not �good enough� to be used by God; a resource for those who are daily, fighting the good fight. My mission is to let Christians know they are not alone in their struggles and pain. I want to uplift Christians who are wrestling in their faith and feel abandoned because of some sin or misdeed they may have done. I want Christians to know how important their contribution to God�s kingdom really is., and how doing the little things can make a difference in the lives of others. I tell it like it is! I address real issues Christians face on a day to day basis and provide real encouragement from Gods word. I want people to know they are never abandoned or forsaken by God, while at the same time, lifting up those who are on the front lines of this battle between good and evil. I want to help people get back into the race and finish the course that God has for their lives. It is my desire, and prayer, that God will use these articles to encourage, uplift, and draw back the many who have given up on Him entirely. Join me on paraklesisblog.com for the encouragement you need, and I will look forward to reading your comments for the encouragement I need. �Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.� 1 Thessalonians 5:11