This book is written to those who want to express themselves through a living, vibrant faith, that when backed into a corner, will come out fighting. This book is for the person whose faith will not be contained. This book is for the saints of God who have a radical faith that welcomes the challenge of change.

Reverend Matthew Smith III was born on December 25, 1965 in Birmingham , Alabama . He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at age 16, and was baptized soon thereafter. He has been married to his wonderful wife Rachelle for over eighteen years, and is the father of three beautiful children and two grand children. Pastor Smith organized Grace Cathedral Community Church , of San Leandro , in May 2000. After 6 years of labor in the San Leandro vineyard, God moved him to Tracy, Ca. to build and rebuild the lives of both His people and The Lost. The church name was changed to New Covenant Christian Fellowship and is blessed by God to become a sanctuary to the world.