The more than sixty short stories that make up "America's Finest" details the humanitarian service as well as the personal sacrifices of the men and women of each of the branches of the United States Armed Services in Iraq. United States service members provided Iraqi citizens health care services, formal education, public works and many other services too numerous to describe. Though the United States Armed Services are trained in the art of war, more than 70% of its activities, even during the period of armed conflict, was dedicated to non-combative work for and on behalf of the Iraqi people . within days following combat action, American service members began initiating public service work toward re-building the infrastructure and personal lives of individual Iraqis in a spirit of compassion, mercy and forgiveness towards those who had been enemies only hours before. Airmen/women, Marines, Sailors and Soldiers gave thousands of manhours each week in their attempt to make life better for the Iraqi people. A number of these service members gave the citizens of Iraq the greatest gift any person could render--their lives. Privates, junior enlisted non-commissioned officers and junior company grade officers most between the age 18 and 24 years of age make up the majority of the figures in these stories. These brave, resourceful young men and young women are the REAL heroes and heroines. From rural communities, suburbs and inner cities; rich, middle class and poor; every racial and ethnic group make up the United States armed services. As an all volunteer force, there is no compulsion to serve. Yet each do so willingly for freedom and liberty for all. They are indeed "America's Finest" and patriots all

Regardless of age life can often time get very difficult. We find that many people and social activities demand our time, talent and treasure-children, wives, husbands, school, talent and treasure-children, wives, husbands, school, work, friends, relative, extracurricular activities. In the daily grind of living, many forget or ignore, what is most important for our lives. At the end of the day in the silence of our homes during our reflective moments, we are made aware of one simple reality-that no amount of money, achievements, or hedonistic pleasures satisfy the human spirit and soul. What we most desire for ourselves is to determine purpose and meaning in life. That is, we desire to know what life and living is about and why we are here. We long to know God-even if we say we reject His existence and authority. If you have come to a crossroad in your life and living is meaningless or you are so involved in everyday problems without resolution; if you are throwing your hands up in frustration; if you can't determine what God wants you to do and want to stop going through life without know what to do, then Crossroads To Life And Living is for you! Crossroads To Life And Living asks you to look at 63 issues every person at one time or another must deal with at some time in life. Each story lets the reader know that there is a God who knows you, knows your needs and loves you unconditionally. More than 20 devotionals and prayers are included in the appendix to uplift and inspire the reader to seek God and do His work daily throughout their lives.

On Eagle's Wings is a book of 45 short chapters of Christian oriented stories involving children, teens and young adults in situations in the all important work of God in their lives. The stories emphasize God's unconditional love for humankind, the effect that love can have when positive Christian action is employed and understood by those seeking purpose and meaning in life. The 35 Appendices are short prayers and thoughts to inspire the reader to do God's work daily and throughout their lives. As the reader reads each story, it is hope that he or she come to know that God is in control and desires only the best for them. Although life may sometimes not make sense and there is unspeakable suffering, know that God's wings are always present to shelter under to lessen life's burdens and give one a sense of hope and courage during their trying times.