Dr. Wayne B. Murdock is a methodical student of the scriptures and a mesmerizing preacher of the Gospel. His approach to the "sweet torture" of preaching is artistic in form, captivating in tone, piercing in intellect, meticulous in manner and altogether compelling in its effect. As a professor of preaching, I have often described preaching as the Word of God projected through the unique prism of human personality. Therefore, I can say without fear of successful contradiction that the divine alchemy of God and nature have acted to assure that there never has been, nor will there ever be, another preacher exactly like Dr. Murdock. True to his unselfish character and generous nature, Dr. Murdock has gone to great measures to assure that through the offering of this book, the gift of his preaching will remain as ageless as the Gospel he so eloquently preaches. Dr. James R. Samuel, Pastor Masterpeace Christian "Dr. Murdock is a methodical student of the scriptures. His approach to preaching is artistic in form, captivating in tone, piercing in intellect, meticulous in manner and altogether compelling in its effect." Dr. James R. Samuel Dr. Murdock is a methodical student of the scriptures. His approach to preaching is artistic in form, captivating in tone, piercing in intellect, meticulous in manner and altogether compelling in its effect." Dr. James R. Samuel Wayne Murdock is a gifted preacher and a dedicated servant of God. His passion for preaching is evident in his sermons. His many years of experience shepherding the flock of God will capture your attention is this book and you will discover he is not a novice, but one who is in touch with God. As God's heavenly spokesperson, he is well-qualified to respond to the cries of humanity. Alonzo A. Parsons, Sr., D. Min. Presiding elder, Newport News District Virginia Conference, Mid-Atlantic II Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Dr. Wayne B. Murdock is a preacher to preachers as evidenced in this second volume of sermons. With sound exegetical work, creative sermonic development and intensely practical insights, he lifts biblical texts from the pages in ways that blesses both clergy and laypersons alike. He brings to the text a refreshing genius that adds integrity and vision to the proclamation of the gospel. His careful and deliberate handling of the Word enables one to appreciate both his scholarship and his application of the text to the experience of the listener Dr. Mary H. Young Assistant of Union Theological Seminary

We have all heard the saying that there is something unique about a mother's love. The saying suggests that those who have known or experienced true love from a mother will discover that nothing can be compared to its captivating power and strength. That strength has been known to carry many a child through ebbs and flows in life and land them back at the very place where that mother wanted them to be. This is a rare account of eight sons and one daughter-in-law who have memorialized their mother by recounting her legacy of training and love. With candor, humor and passion each lays bare a heart that has known the incredible power of a mother's love. Each of them, in their own way, talks about their relationship with their mother, the values she taught them and the ways in which their lives have been enlarged by her love. They each also share nuggets of their own pain over her lost and the void they felt at her passing. Ma Ruth's Story is rich with aphorisms, teachings, special sayings, proverbs and good old-fashioned common sense that all children need to hear and all parents need to know about. -Dr. Mary H. Young