Every trail has its markers - dusty bootprints, weathered fence posts, the glow of campfires at night. This book is one such trail. It's a path that men before us have walked - cowboys of faith, Apostolic preachers, faithful fathers, quiet shepherds, and prayer warriors who kept their eyes fixed on Jesus no matter the dust storms, valleys, or rivers they had to cross.
This devotional is written for men - but not just for men who wear boots and spurs. It's for any man who knows life is a ride full of tests, storms, and long stretches of wilderness. It's for the man who's been bucked off by failure but has the courage to climb back into the saddle. It's for the man who has felt the weight of responsibility - for his family, his church, his work - and knows he can't hold the reins alone.
Inside these pages you'll meet real men - some well-known, some only known in their communities or families - but all of them are men live a worthy example. From Clifford Diller's unshakable prayers at dawn, to Bishop Beecham's gentle smile at the church door, to Timothy Spell's songs in the night, their lives remind us: greatness isn't measured in wealth or fame, but in faithfulness.
So settle in.
Kick off your boots.
Warm your hands by the fire of these stories.
And most of all, lift your eyes where every true cowboy of faith looks - to Jesus, the Trail Boss who leads us home.