About the story

'Carbon: Resurrection' began as a simple idea: flood the market with positive stories that point to Jesus and His goodness, stories that do not shy from the unexplained and difficult parts of life, and present the poweful mystery of Truth and Love without restraining the same by religious definition.  If you have read very far, you have most likely recognized that Carbon is a representation of the Holy Spirit.  The purpose of these books is to glorify the Creator and lay out in story form His incredible and deep desire to draw people to Himself - His precious children - in love and steadfast devotion.  

The first book was a joy to write, as the story outines the call of Salvation.  An unknown entity contacting a lost child with a message of hope: you belong to someone, and they want you back.  The car added a measure of delight, and a fresh way to explore the some of the Holy Spirit's endearing characterstics: His perseverence, nearness, steadfast devotion, power, and humor, as well as the mystery that surrounds His very person.    

'Redemption' proved a much more difficult challenge to write.  However, the joy at the end of the story justified the pain of putting the book to words.  In the context of 'Carbon' the message of the cross is presented as the pure love of a brother willing to go to any lengths to save his sister's life.  Book three - 'Revelation' - marks the end of the trilogy, and is the only story told exclusively from Elise's perspective as she learns to listen to and depend on Carbon as we learn to walk with and lean on the Holy Spirit.

A central tenant of the series is to not create and follow protagonists who are perfect.  In this vein, the final four books are messy, filled with humanity and mistakes, but focus on a deeper truth: the reality of grace and the strength of love.  I pray you are encouraged through reading 'Carbon', not only to set your hope on One who is beyond our wildest imaginations, but to know you are not alone.