About the Author

About the Author

Larry Nichols is an ordained Lutheran pastor. He received his Master’s Degree at Yale University and is completing his PhD at the University of Saint Andrews in Scotland. He is currently a Hospice chaplain with Hope Health and Palliative Care of Rhode Island and has been an adiunct professor of Philosophy at Rhode Island College since 1994.

George Mather is an ordained Lutheran pastor, recently retired from the Ministerium of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. This story was narrated by church member Paul J. Posti, Sr. in many meetings and meals to both Rev. Mather and his wife Sharon.

George received his education at Christ College Irvine: BA and Concordia Theological Seminary: MDiv.

Sharon Mather is an Alzheimer’s Care Specialist and was the Department Head at St. George Care in St. George, Utah. Sharon received her education at UCLA, Los Angeles, and University of Phoenix: AAB. Both George and Sharon are retired and reside in Raynham, Massachusetts.