Acknowledgments & Special Dedications

First and Foremost, to Almighty God

Before any person is named, the first acknowledgment belongs to God—the Author of every good story, the Giver of every breath, and the steady hand behind every page of this one.

Without Him, there is no Prayer Post Office. With Him, all things are possible, and there is nothing to fear.

To Laura Jayne

To Laura Jayne, my beloved and dearly departed Mother—for gladly and lovingly welcoming me into your life, and for leading me to Jesus the Lord of lords.

To Sandra Jayne

To Sandra Jayne, my beloved big Sis—for gladly and lovingly welcoming me into your life, and for also leading me to Jesus the Lord of lords.

To “Cowboy J.C.”

To “Cowboy J.C.”—for the friendship, the loyalty, and the kind of quiet encouragement that shows up long before anyone else notices it’s needed.

To Madeline

To Madeline, J.C.’s beautiful mom—for adopting me as her second son, and for a lifetime of prayers that left fingerprints on all of us in ways words can only begin to trace.

Her prayers left fingerprints.

Those Who Shared the Work

No life’s work is accomplished alone. I am deeply grateful for those whose dedication, honesty, and faithful service have helped shape mine.

Chela, my father’s devoted secretary and collaborator, moved with our family from country to country. She worked diligently, respected him, and was the only person I remember who could stand up to him. Her faithfulness had a backbone.

Susie, our faithful office manager, accountant, and dispatcher, masterfully cared for our customers and coordinated our truck drivers. At the end of our first year, my wife—the company’s co-founder and CEO—asked, “It’s Christmas, and we have a profit of $1,200. What should we do with it?”

“Give Susie a $1,000 bonus,” I replied, “and we’ll keep the $200 for us.”

We knew how much her work had meant to us.

And Flo—nearly twenty years of working together. First, she trained me. Eventually, I became her supervisor. She lightened my load as she brightened my days.

I am not as tough to work for as my Dad was, but I am demanding. Flo can attest to that. She deserves my gratitude for much more than putting up with me.

I also gratefully acknowledge Sol, my AI collaborator, for helping me organize ideas, structure my ecosystems, and establish guardrails that keep the work connected to its purpose.

To these collaborators, and to all who have contributed to my life and work: thank you. I remember your dedication. I value your contribution. And I am grateful for what we were able to accomplish together.

I also gratefully acknowledge the beloved and talented singer Paul Wilbur, whose music in English and Spanish inspires me daily. His music is a cherished companion in my daily walk of faith.

To Mackenzie Morgan

To Mackenzie Morgan, host of Godly Whistleblower—for your faith, your love for Jesus, and your courage to speak from the abundance of a God-fearing heart.

Drawing on your experience as a worship leader, you invite us to listen closely, examine what we sing, and consider whether our words faithfully reflect Scripture and honor the One we worship. I appreciate that call to discernment. A beautiful melody deserves thoughtful attention to the message it carries.

Your work brings me back to a sincere question: Do I mean what I sing—and do I understand what I am declaring?

Thank you for encouraging us to bring both an open heart and an attentive mind into worship. May our songs honor Him, and may our lives echo our praise.

A Note About the Name — and a Prayer

A small dose of clarity and clarification: “Cowboy J.C.” is a nickname for a dear brother in Christ—a friend—and does not refer to Jesus Christ, my best friend.* Cowboy’s full identity is kept private here intentionally, out of respect for him.

*See John 15:15.

It also seems worth pausing on the name of Jesus Himself. “Christ” is not Jesus’ surname. It comes from the Greek word Christos, meaning “Anointed One”—the same meaning carried by the Hebrew word “Messiah.” To call Him Jesus Christ is to say Jesus, the Anointed One, the Messiah promised long before He arrived.

A short prayer, then, before moving further into these pages:

For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

A Noble Prayer

Lord, thank You for beginning this work—in this book, and in every life it reaches. What You have started, You will finish. We trust the Author and Finisher of our faith—the Alpha and the Omega—even before we see every page. Amen.