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One man is dead, another in prison.

This is not how I envisioned my life would go.

I couldn’t wrap my head around what was happening. Less than a month ago, I had been living the dream of every farm boy in Texas. I was almost sixteen and having the time of my life. I played football on Thursday nights and marched in the band on Fridays. Soon I would get my driver’s license and be able to drive my dad’s Dodge truck. Then I’d borrow it to take my girlfriend on a date. I was even planning to run for student council the next year.

But in a span of three days my whole life had changed. Now we were running from tiny Glen Rose, TX to Pensacola, FL, and living the stuff of nightmares.

And so began my long struggle with God—who, though I did not know it, would never give up on me.

Each of us struggle with unplanned problems. Bad things happen to good people.

Through this moving story, may you find hope, help, and comfort only found in Jesus Christ that will enable you not just to survive trouble but to thrive in the midst of it and come out the other side finding perfection only in God’s grace.

About the Author

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James Howard is the Executive Director of Trinity Security Allies, a non-profit providing safety education, training, and consulting services to all houses of worship, faith-based schools, and non-profit organizations regardless of their size or finances. Jim has served more than 40 years in the security business, 38 years as a sworn law enforcement office, and time as a consultant in Washington, D.C. Jim loves to share his passion for serving the Lord and his security training with a focus on the expansion of God’s Kingdom to bring peace to both individuals and organizations.

Praise For…

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"Jim Howard’s story is so remarkable that it testifies to the kind of full circle story writing only God can do with fully surrendered people! I hope elders, pastors and overseers everywhere read this book and never stop believing that God can take any situation and turn it into something beautiful!" —Johnny Scott, Lead Pastor, Generation Christian Church, Trinity, FL

 

"If you ever felt you were not worthy of God’s forgiveness, I encourage you to read this book. Before your eyes you will see a true story unfold that demonstrates that God has a plan, though unseen, for everyone. This story of Jim Howard’s life, experiences, and how God continually intervened and engineered his circumstances will reveal to you that God does love us and has a plan and purpose for your life regardless of your past. You too can make a difference, as Jim has, and fulfill the purpose God has planned for your life." —Mark Graham, CEO and President Planning Advisors

 

"Thank you Jim for sharing God’s Unseen Plan. The authenticity as a man and transparency are refreshing. Your heart for the Lord as you testify to God’s providence in every experience is such an encouragement. God’s Unseen Plan prayerfully will be used mightily in spurring other men on about sharing their journeys and come to know Christ intimately." —James J. Sutherlin, Jr., Connect4 Executive Connections

 

"I have known and been friends with Jim Howard since we were partners in a police patrol car in the mid-1970s and have long been aware of some of what he has documented in his book. I found his autobiography to be a fascinating read about his sometimes difficult life, in some ways due to the life path he sadly chose for himself and in other ways due to the obstacles placed before him by others. Despite the reasons for his life journey he has finally returned to his Lord and seems happy and at peace with himself. This is something we all strive for. I wish Jim and his family the very best as he continues on this path." —Bruce R. Hierstein, Assistance Chief, Norfolk Police Department, Retired

 

"Hard to put the book down. You never can tell how intriguing a person’s life is until you read Jim’s story. Powerful and God driven." —Bill Pressel, Elder at Generations Christian Church, Trinity, FL

 

"God’s Unseen Plan charts Jim’s adversity, self-discovery, and realization that God was walking alongside him at every step of his journey. Reading this book provides you the inspiration that with the right mindset, faithfulness and openness to listen, God’s plan is revealed to all of us. If you are a young man seeking inspiration in your life you should read this book!" —Simon Osamoh, Former British Police Detective & Founder Kingswood Security