A GREAT WHILE BEFORE DAY
by Don and Pearl Anderson, with Mark and Donna Skorheim
The gospel writer Mark records that Jesus “rising up a great while before day... went out and departed into a solitary place,and there prayed.” (Mark 1:35 KJV) Whenever and wherever you spend your time with the Father each day, we hope that these devotional verses and thoughts will be encouraging. Unless otherwise noted, New Testament verses are taken from the New American Standard Bible and Old Testament verses are taken from the New International Version.Don Anderson is a popular guest speaker at churches, para-church organizations, conferences, and retreats. His refreshing style and unique insights, captured on tape and published in his many books, effectively communicate timeless truths from Scripture and their application to everyday life.
Don received a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern College and a masters of theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. In June 1990, he earned a Doctorate of Ministry in Marriage and Family Counseling from Talbot School of Theology in Southern California. His passion for Bible teaching led him to create Don Anderson Ministries, headquartered in Tyler, TX, which celebrated 30 years of ministry in 2002. In 2004, the organization’s name was changed to Bible Teaching Resources. Don and his wife, Pearl, are proud of their five children and enjoy their 10 (and counting!) wonderful grandchildren.
Don Anderson often is a featured speaker at Christian camps and conference centers such as Pine Cove and Cannon Beach.