Gary Andrews, former editor and publisher of the Yazoo Herald, has published his second book of devotionals.
Encouraging Words; Spending Time in God’s Word; Volume II was released the last week of December and is published by Readers Magnet LLC in San Diego, California. His first book, Encouraging Words; 30 days in God’s Word; was published in 2010 by Xulon Press. Both books are available through Amazon.com; Barnes and Noble.com; or at either publisher.
Andrews is a retired editor and publisher after serving 35 years in the newspaper and magazine industry. During this time, he developed a passion for writing and publishing Christian devotionals, which he has done independently since his retirement in 2011. His devotionals are published in many newspapers in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, and on his website: www.gadevotionals.blogspot.com.
Being a sports enthusiast, Andrews played sports in high school at Corinth, Miss. and played baseball at Northeast Mississippi Junior College. Being pressured by the draft in the 1967, he joined the United States Air Force and served at bases in Texas, Mississippi, California, Thailand, Vietnam, and Colorado. During his service time he met many wonderful men and women that shared their love for Jesus, but he also met many people that did not believe in God. He has always had the desire to spread the good news of Christ to everyone.
He has been married to his wife, Linda Williams, who grew up in Hattiesburg, Miss., for over 50 years. They have four children, whom are all married, and have given them 12 grandchildren. Andrews and his wife, who is a retired schoolteacher, are graduates of the University of Southern Mississippi. He has been an ordained Baptist deacon for over 45 years. He and Linda have served in many positions within the church, and both have a burning desire to tell people about the love of Jesus Christ. He came to know Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at the age of 12 years old. Even though he has strayed away from the love of Christ at times, he and Linda have been thoroughly blessed by the Lord and both understand and know where they will spend eternity.
