Philip D Bliss served in the United Methodist Church as a part-time pastor for twenty years while he raised a family and worked on his career in Information Technology. He was inspired to write thi...view morePhilip D Bliss served in the United Methodist Church as a part-time pastor for twenty years while he raised a family and worked on his career in Information Technology. He was inspired to write this book ten years ago when one night he wanted to see where Interstate 70 began, thinking it was in California. He received the idea to tell a story of a man traveling across the country after a tragedy. After years of jotting down ideas, he told the idea to a friend and his friend’s daughter, who had just finished writing a book of her own. They both loved the idea so much and told him he should write the book. It took 3 more years, but Forty On 70 became a reality.He is actively involved in The Bellaire First United Methodist Church and an active participant in activities related to The Fulcrum Center. The Fulcrum Center is a nonprofit organization that helps people be and do what God has designed them to be and do. They do this by coming alongside people and assisting in various ways. He and his friend, Ian Thornton, started Fulcrum Radio in April 2021. He is the host of the podcast “Bible Time” and co-host of the podcast, “Uplift” on the Fulcrum Radio platform and the Fulcrum Radio YouTube channel. His lifelong desire has been to help people know The LORD and establish a deeper relationship with Him. He and his wife, Tonya, live in St. Clairsville, Ohio.view less