Straight Up is my third devotional book and is the result of numerous hours of study, teaching and preaching. As I prepare messages from the Word of God and then share them, the Lord causes certain points to pop out to me. These distinct concepts stay in the forefront of my mind and the depths of my heart until I finally write them down in obedience to God's Holy Spirit. I can only liken it to childbirth. I labor greatly with the particular truth-studying, praying, and sharing with others-until I finally get the explanation down on paper in a succinct and straightforward presentation. The written devotion I consider to be the delivery. My heart is filled with gratitude for the feedback along the way that affirms each devotion's purpose in particular lives. I pray this compilation will bless your walk with Jesus. May you receive God's truth "straight up," so that your heart and life may be lifted straight up to Jesus Shelli Prindle is known for her passion, joy, and integrity. She unequivocally proclaims a Jesus-view of reality according to the unchanging Word of God. She makes God's truth understandable to people of all ages, inspiring them to practically apply it to their lives. Her passion for Jesus and her hope in His plan are both contagious and convicting. Shelli boldly expounds the depths of the Bible with the touch of God's Spirit and the energy He provides. A graduate of Seton Hill University (B.A., Mathematics) and Crown College (M.A., Educational Leadership), Shelli spent more than a decade teaching math and Bible in Christian high schools in the Pittsburgh area. She has been sharing God's Word with adults, teens, and children for more than three decades. Hope & Passion Ministries, Inc. is the vehicle through which Shelli brings the truth of Jesus to so many people. She speaks regularly at churches, seminars, and conferences. You can request information about Shelli's availability by visiting our website at www.hopeandpassion.org. You will also find podcasts, devotions, and an online store with her books and products.