It would be difficult to overstate the impact Jim Stern has had on my life. When I was a young pastor, Jim powerfully set me free from self-hatred and a dysfunctional view of God the Father. When I was a young husband he counseled me and my wife through healing times of forgiveness. His framework explaining the human struggle between two kingdoms has anchored my life in the Lord and informed my approach to discipleship for over a decade. The practical fruitfulness of Jim’s discipleship tools and the profound way they lead to real relationship with Father Son and Holy Spirit is almost as meaningful as Jim’s continued presence in my life, simply as a person who loves me and my family through every season of our lives.