About the Author - Rev. Mike S. Bates. I am not a professional author or a vocational church pastor. I’m just an ordained minister and a simple working man who loves God and wants to serve the Lord. I'm a graduate of Northwestern State University and a U.S. Marine Veteran. I currently live in Maysville, Georgia with my devoted caring wife. I also have 3 wonderful grown step-children and 2 grandchildren.

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(www.gem-ministries.org)