"If you read John Maxwell, Stephen Covey, John Ortberg or Max Lucado, here's something better: Reaching Forward by Gary Henry. Gary's newest book has a connection to Scripture you will not discover in the popular devotional books. Reaching Forward will help you with more than schedule, personal management and leadership. It will help you use God's Word to move closer to God.

"This book can be used in a variety of ways. You can read one page each day, for a quick ten minutes of healthy thought to punctuate your daily walk with God. Or, you can read through the book as you would any other, following the theme of getting ready for heaven. You can form a small group and use the material as a basis for prayer and discussion. There is a useful index of scripture in the back, making this a handy reference tool.

"You will be challenged to think above the earthly, make better choices about your time and resources, and form better responses to Christ and to people.

"I've heard Gary deliver this material and have read the book. I give it a high recommendation" (Warren Berkley, Edinburgh TX).