When I make an interpretation, I draw from all my knowledge and experience. I believe that truth and God are always in agreement. I care not where the truth comes from. It is my desire to know truth and apply truth to life. I also believe that all falsehood is against God. I use the term Satan to refer to falsehood or deception. I believe that truth enhances life and that falsehood takes away from Life.

I believe that we are to make learners of people. Whatever we do with our lives we will accomplish more if we seek knowledge, understanding and wisdom. I hope that by reading and thinking about what I have written, you, the reader, will live a more abundant and more enjoyable life. I hope you come to know the truth that sets one free. May you become free from ignorance, superstition, falsehood, and ill will. May these writings help you to turn from Satan unto God.

Wiley C. Bumgarner is a native of Haywood County, North Carolina. He was born in Waynesville, North Carolina on March 22, 1919. Wiley is the son of the late Julius Pinkney Bumgarner and Julia Lanning Bumgarner. Wiley had seven brothers, all older than he and two sisters. One sister, who is still living, is younger than he is. His brothers and older sister are all deceased. Wiley grew up on a small farm during the Great Depression. He worked several years as a construction worker before serving in the U.S. Navy throughout World War II. After the War, Wiley attended Mars Hill College, Furman University, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Arizona State University. Wiley has pastored Baptist churches, has taught history and English, and has served as a realtor. Wiley lives with his wife, Hazel, to whom he has been married since February 17, 1946. They reside in Crawfordville, Florida. Wiley and Hazel have one son, Barry, and three grandchildren.

Excerpt from Foreward:

I have written these articles during periods of meditation and study. I read and interpret Scriptures and then write down the interpretation from memory in my own words. I sometimes recall the Scripture or some other wise saying exactly as it has been written, but I do it from memory. I almost never copy what someone has written.

I read the Bible in different versions, but I am not concerned with the literal words. I always concern myself with what I believe to be the meaning of what is written. When I make an interpretation, I draw from all my knowledge and experience. I believe that truth and God are always in agreement. I care not where the truth comes from. It is my desire to know truth and apply truth to life. I also believe that all falsehood is against God. I use the term Satan to refer to falsehood or deception. I believe that truth enhances life and that falsehood takes away from life.
I hope that by reading and thinking about what I have written, you, the reader, will live a more abundant and more enjoyable life. I hope you come to know the truth that sets one free. May you become free from ignorance, superstition, falsehood, and ill will. May these writings help you to turn from Satan unto God.