First, I would like to thank my editor, Michael Martin, for his wise expertise in polishing my “unwieldy” manuscript.
Thank you, beta readers, for enduring my imperfect drafts. Their patience and input guided the story to its final form.
I owe a special thanks to K.M. Weiland. Her writing books were instrumental, without which I would not have a cohesive story.
John Eldredge, with his Ransomed Heart ministry, provided the spark for this story. For that, I owe him immense gratitude.
Thank you, Pastor Andy, for guiding me into freedom and truth.
I am indebted to Malcolm Guite, the Pageau brothers and the hosts of the 1517 podcasts–namely, Outlaw God and Banned Books–for their theological influence and clarity. Thank you for helping me solidify the themes of Broken Vessel.
Thank you, cousin Joey, for living out childhood adventures with me. I hold these memories dear.
Thank you, Mom and Dad, for teaching me what matters most in life, and for giving me freedom to wander the wilderness and imagine wonders.
Thank you, Jacinda, for supporting me all these years. You truly are my motivation and muse. I dedicate this volume to you.
Lastly, I thank the Lord for creating words and worlds. I always felt like Broken Vessel was His story.
Ad Deum, fractus pro me