CYNTHIA M. PARCHMAN gave her life to the Lord in 1982 and loves the Lord with all her heart. Her greatest desire is to obey the Lord in everything, walk in love and walk by faith daily. Cynthia began working in Christian ministry as a Sunday school teacher. God has used Cynthia to teach His Word at women s conferences and lead women ministry groups in the local church. God has given Cynthia the privilege of leading many to Christ. She is currently serving as minister of congregational care in her local church. God gave Cynthia instructions to write this book as she continues to learn what it means to serve the Lord through the power of serving others. Cynthia thanks God for her husband, her parents (both deceased), and her seven siblings for their love and support. She believes the foundation she received as a child produced a desire for the greatest gift of all, a personal relationship and wonderful fellowship with God through Jesus, the Christ. Cynthia received her ministerial training in Georgia. She and her husband David currently reside in Georgia. "