John Cleveland grew up in Alabama, served in the Army Reserves, and completed a career with the Highway Patrol. He now lives with his wife, Shanna, on the western edge of the Rocky Mountains, where he enjoys life, his friends, and knowing God. Janet Silburn, Editor, Publish Authority, 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell, GA 30076 www.PublishAuthority.com Raeghan Rebstock, Cover Design, Publish Authority, 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell, GA 30076 www.PublishAuthority.com
"""40"" is a panorama of parables! A treasure trove of tales! All worth your time!"" - Scott Cottrell, author of When Chaos Reigns ""John Cleveland's 40 parables speak the truth with a creative modern-day twist that you will connect with and contemplate throughout the day."" - Shannon O'Shea, Deputy Director of Clearfield Job Corps Center John Cleveland's compassion for people is evident in these creative, modern-day parables conveying Biblical truths about the God who loves us. - Tara Reimer, Registered Nurse, McKay-Dee Hospital JC nails it with creative modern-day parables that brings us to the realization of what our JC (Jesus Christ) nails did for us. - John Gibson - Director of Serving Your Ministries, Birmingham, AL ""In keeping with Jesus's tradition of sharing the Gospel with parables, John Cleveland serves us these forty vignettes, which o!er fresh and entertaining perspectives of Biblical truths. Exceptionally well crafted and spiced with whimsy, they are perfectly suited for consumption as daily devotionals. But although they are pleasing to the palate and readily digested, each sumptuous o!ering packs a substantial helping of spiritual insight and encouragement. Bon appetit!"" - Mike Jenne, Author of Blue Gemini, Blue Darker than Black and Pale Blue 40 is a fantastic collection of short stories that skillfully weave together humor, relatability, and faith. Each tale is masterfully crafted, showcasing the author's talent in capturing the complexities of human imperfection and the divine grace that permeates our lives. The more I read these stories, I found myself drawn into moments of contemplation, laughter, and deep re""ection on the love and mercy of our Savior. The author's ability to blend humor with profound spiritual insights is truly remarkable, reminding readers of the beautiful truth that God truly has a sense of humor and works through our ""aws to accomplish His purposes. I couldn't put this book down; it's a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and a touch of joy in their journey of faith. - Kyle Hill - Executive Pastor of The Genesis Project, Ogden, Utah"