Walter and Emma grew up poor during the Great Depression, lived through wars and public turbulence, and found peace in the teachings of the church. They raised a family of five children while ministering to their church-based congregations. Most of this book contains typical family issues and loving times intertwined with their religion and worldly obligations.

The fourth child of Walter and Emma (Lutes) Smith, John was raised in the church, educated in public schools, and aspired to help people. He edited this book from letters, memoirs, and newspaper articles written by and about Walter and Emma. Its content exerts an amazing story of a family that followed the calling from a higher power.