I dedicate this book to my wife, Natalie. Your support and encouragement is unwavering. I couldn't have completed such a task without you. I also dedicate this book to my mother. Mum, you were taken too soon but you still influence me every day.

—Nick Marshall

This book is dedicated to my Heavenly Father, who gives me lots of good and perfect gifts (James 1:17 NIV). The opportunity to write another book is one of those gifts, but more precious than that is the gift of family: my wife and my truest friend, Crystal; my kids (Summer, Johnny, Mike, Liz, Rhys, Sean, and Cameron); and those who have been brought into my family (Matt, Christopher, and Tim).

—Scott Lowe

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