-From Misery to Mystery- is about ups and down of ministry and life processed with humor. The author weaves together comedy, romance, adventure, intrigue, tragedy and spiritual revelation into a rich tapestry. From KGB interrogations in Soviet Russia to speed dating in downtown Kansas City, each chapter builds upon complex themes of enduring love, self-discovery, and spiritual fulfillment. This single-mother, immigrant, preacher, and storyteller develops resilience to bullying and harassment through humiliation, betrayal, and personal tragedy without ever losing hope and child-like wonder....