Bob Smietana is the features editor for The Covenant Companion and a gifted award winning author who has just published a book. (G.P. Taylor: Sin, Salvation and Shadowmancer) Bob has the gift of being able to write vividly, to put himself in the shoes of those he profiles.

His brother died a few weeks ago, suddenly and tragically at age 39. My condolences go out to him and his family, please keep them in your prayers.