Wayne Ellison grew up poor and worked various jobs until God led him to work in a vacuum repair shop. Later he would drive limousines for a living. All the while, he tried to live a Christian life, as best he could. His co-author, Allen Morris, is an Emmy Award-winning producer, writer, and director who directs the broadcast services for his home church, Christ Episcopal Church in Tyler, Texas. Amy Priddy is a wife, mother, pastor's wife, teacher, author, and motivational speaker. Alongside, her husband, Samuel, she works in their local church, The Lord's House, in Tyler.