Sometimes, in addition to the Bible, it is helpful to have a book written in a personal style with which we can easily connect. This scripture-based devotional book discusses real-life issues, emphasizing that we are not meant to face the challenges of this life alone. God will lead us through our daily lives no matter what befalls us. Following the Leader: Giving God the Reins gives us loving support and hope in our time of need. Because each brief devotional includes a prayer, the readings are appropriate for those on the go or those who just want a quick inspirational lift.

A mother of three children, Lee Ann Layson is a 25 year veteran Georgia high school English teacher. She has written two previous devotional books: Love Lifted Me and Finding Light From the Darkness. Besides her joy for writing, singing at her local church choir and spending time with her family are her passions. Just like you, she has her ups and downs and wants to share how God loves us, especially through the hard times, even if we don't feel His presence guiding us. She has discovered that when she tries to direct her own life, it leads only to disappointment. Trying to give God leadership of her life, though she still falls back into old behavior patterns from time to time, is the only way she knows to find peace.