David Rupert is currently an author Patheos, where he engages in thoughtful discussions about faith, culture and life. He is the co-author of three books and has penned more than 1,500 articles.

"Last year became the year of saying “yes” I told God that I would say yes to every opportunity he gave me. I thought this would be an easy commitment. I thought I would have to say “yes” to things like Awards, accolades, successes, contracts – a second piece of pie But God was starting to tell the story in a different way. Saying yes helped me meet prisoners, and refugees, and people of different races and cultures and beliefs. It took me to the Middle East ... twice. And I'm still learning" -David Rupert