Brief Description
Courageous self-disclosure. Some sins are so personal that they don't get addressed at all. Travel with Rich as he tackles this personal sin inside and outside of church circles in his quest to help men and women develop and maintain healthy habits of sexual purity.
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Courageous self-disclosure. Some sins are so personal that they don't get addressed at all. Travel with Rich as he tackles this personal sin inside and outside of church circles in his quest to help men and women develop and maintain healthy habits of sexual purity.
About the Author
This book was written by an ordinary guy. No claim to fame and no degrees to add importance to what has been written here. This is his first book and, apart from a miracle of God, will probably be his last for reasons that will become clear once you begin reading it. He is just someone trying to be honest about his failings and feelings and hoping to pass on what he has learned in the process of living life to his family and to you. You probably won't see his name on any "Who's Who" list, because apart from the notoriety attained by this book, Rich hasn't done anything exceptional So it is with great anticipation his that he has finally offered his true story to the world in hopes that by doing so God's truth may be revealed to you. Rich knows that his story has remained a secret for far too long. Rich was an employee of Electro-Motive Diesel, formerly Electro-Motive Division of General Motors, for thirty-two years before an illness prevented him from continuing. He began his career there as an electrical inspector and progressed to a Sequencer, providing the "where" and "when" of manufacturing locomotives. He also spent twenty-five of those years attending and serving at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Berwyn, IL (later Emmanuel Bible Church) where much of his education regarding the Scripture took place under Pastor Richard E. Wager. Rich hopes that by sharing his struggle with the world he might be able to help others understand their struggles and Christ's love more fully.
Review Quotes
1. Rich Baermann opens up the window to his soul and allows the reader to experience an honest struggle that engaged him for years. His openness and willingness to share his journey will be helpful to many and could be a catalyst to beginning a discussion that, for many, needs to take place. Dave Wager, President Silver Birch Ranch White Lake, WI I have been privileged to be Rich's brother-in-law for many years. I have witnessed his growth in Christ and his humble walk with the Lord. This book is just an extension of his following, serving and loving His Lord. It is heart-felt and brutally honest and will be a godly challenge to all who read it. Bill Hoving Church Planter & Missionary Baptist Bible Fellowship Int. In Secret Sin, Rich identifies a familiar struggle to many. His vulnerability allows readers to identify, but his work goes far beyond building a bridge of shared experience. Rich articulates the Power that is available to gain victory over sin- any sin. Especially helpful is Rich's parsing of trusting vs. believing and repentance vs. confession. Steve Sanford, D.Min. President/Academic Dean Nicolet Bible Institute
