Has your navigation system ever gone out, and you were lost on your route?  Route 66 can put you back on the correct route. We all want to reach our final destination, and certainly, our heavenly destination. 

            I was relying on my own navigation system, not God’s. When I realized I was lost, I sent out a distress signal.

            So begins the story. I finally reached a time that I needed to stop asking God "What can You do for me?" but "God, what can I do for You?" This was spurred on by a series of events in my life where I was trying to achieve on my own and was failing! Finally, I said, "God, I am giving this up! I release myself to You, and if it’s Your will, it will be done. I must put my trust in You". It was at that point I said to myself, “I am not going to pursue this route anymore, and I will not continue these efforts with what I am trying to achieve.” 

            Then surprisingly, God’s navigation system was engaged, and His route led me to discover how to use my talents to spread his Word.

             You can discover how to use your talents also. He opened the door for me, and I walked through. Now I have prepared the first door for you to open. Turn to page 12 and begin to find your route in life. Prayerfully, when you have finished this book, the journey will be life-changing! Then share your experiences from this book with others that they also might find their route in life.

Colossians 3:23

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”

The Bible is the bestselling book in human history. Yet, many people have very limited knowledge of its content. They have never read it for themselves. Or, their reading has been sporadic and cursory. Route 66 is a unique tool for anyone who would like to get a better perspective on each of the 66 books of the Bible, and their implications for life. The author's unique approach uses beautiful original digital paintings to capture one of the key messages in each book. Of course, each book of the Bible contains more than one topic, but the author focuses on the message that spoke most deeply to his own heart as he read and studied the book. The paintings reflect the creativity of God that dwells in the heart of every human. They also illustrate the old saying, "one picture is worth a thousand words." However, with each painting there are words. The brief devotionals which accompany each painting lead the reader to apply the message behind the painting to their own life. Challenges to pray, help someone, thank someone, and examine your own words and actions will make this book more than an academic exercise. Parents will find this book helpful in exposing their children to the basic teachings of the Bible. The paintings will provoke thought in the mind of a child. Questions like, "Mom, what does this picture mean?" will offer opportunities to dialogue with your children. Even teenagers will find this book interesting and challenging. I don't know of another book that connects people with the Bible by use of beautiful digital paintings and real-world application. I predict that Route 66 will be a legacy book passed from generation to generation.

Gary D. Chapman, Ph.D. author of The 5 Love Languages

Mr. Burns received a B.A Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kentucky in Lexington KY, and a Master of Science in Interior Design from UNCG in Greensboro. Herb has over 39 years' experience in education at Forsyth Technical Community College  He has received numerous awards for excellence in teaching, and leadership in education and technology. As an educator he has created and taught over a dozen new courses, and is recognized as an innovator in this field.  His knowledge and skills are known internationally as a guest lecturer in Finland, Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. Mr. Burns was also a Fulbright Scholar.  He is a founding collaborator of the Center for Design Innovation, Piedmont Triad Design Consortium, founding collaborator of Design Leadershop, and past president of ABRO Winston-Salem. Mr. Burns has served as Interim Dean of Engineering at Forsyth Technical Community College,  Department Chair for Design Technologies,Program Coordinator for the Digital Effects & Animation Program. He also served as the Coordinator of International Partnerships. Mr. Burns is president of HB Studios, including architecture and interior design, digital content, publishing, International, business and educational consulting. https://hibssb.myportfolio.com . Mr. Burns is a host on the well known podcast series, "Three Men for Thee". https://3-mft.fireside.fm