What began as inspirational messages that were occasionally shared with choir members and musicians at a local church has evolved into a collection of essays on a variety of topics for people from all walks of life. Drawing on his professional background as a teacher and psychologist, and most importantly personal experiences trying to be better today than he was the day before, Charles Barrett uses Biblical principles to offer contemporary perspectives on real world situations. Like the New Testament letters that were written to strengthen the early Christians who were facing life's inevitable ups and downs, To Encourage You: Essays on Christian Themes for Hope and Wholeness is a must have resource that will motivate you to continue learning about yourself while growing into the person that God desires you to be. Included in the book are the following: -34 thematically arranged essays about a variety of topics such as RelationshipsSpiritual MaturityFatherhoodSocial JusticeBack-To-SchoolThanksgivingAnd more! -Encouragement for Christian living from a Biblical perspective that is coupled with practical strategies for life application-Thought-provoking questions and activities for personal reflection that are perfect for individual or small group study