"Sam Whatley uses a keen awareness to see God in his everyday surroundings, along with his ability to relay important lessons from stories in history, to give us Ponder Anew. Discover simple, yet profound, Biblical truths that will encourage you to contemplate God's love, grace and desire for Christians as we journey through the ups and downs of life. Sam writes from the heart and on a level anyone can understand, making Ponder Anew a must for your personal Christian library." -DeAnne Watson, Editor River Region's Journey Magazine (ReadJourneyMagazine.com), Montgomery Parents Magazine (MontgomeryParents.com) "Sam Whatley has a wonderful knack for uniting everyday stories with light from the Bible, and by doing so, you will see yourself in both." -Col. Paul Maykish, USAF Sam Whatley's articles have appeared in newspapers, magazines and books on various subjects, but his favorite subject remains the Christian life, as expressed in his column in River Regions Journey. This book is the second collection of these columns. Sam is currently a retirement counsellor for the State of Alabama. Prior to that he spent 30 years with the US Postal Service. He holds degrees from Troy University and the University of Alabama. Sam and his wife, Debi, have three grown children and live in Montgomery, Alabama. Sam's hobbies include teaching children to play chess and researching ancient history.