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The Race Against Time

How far would you go to redeem your past before time runs out?

It’s 1979. Carson, a college senior with a checkered past, returns to his Christian university determined to make his final year count. When a quirky friend challenges him to join the cross-country team, Carson surprises himself—and everyone else—by saying yes. What begins as a last-ditch bid for a varsity letter becomes a life-changing journey of perseverance, purpose, and spiritual renewal. 

In Race Against Time, William Roushey, Jr. delivers a nostalgic and heartfelt story inspired by true events, exploring friendship, faith, unexpected love, and the pressure to outrun regret.

  • Discover the redemptive power of second chances
  • Follow a young man’s physical and spiritual transformation
  • Reflect on the God-given purpose in every season of life

Lace up your shoes and experience a story that reminds us that it’s never too late to run toward who you’re meant to become.

The Race Against TimeWhen the Dogs Bark

When the Dogs Bark

Is It Really a Coincidence That God Spelled Backward Is D-O-G?

What is it about our dogs that endear us to them? Why do we treat them as if they were our children? Maybe it’s because of the contagious joy, hope, and wonder we see in their eyes. A dog’s faith in us rests on the proposition that we love them as much as they love us.

How do we respond to that faith?

When the Dogs Bark takes readers on a twenty-six-year journey through the author’s life, including marriage, children, the workplace, and his father’s battle with cancer. Through it all, dogs remained by his side, teaching him without words.

In When the Dogs Bark, discover how dogs

  • practice ideal interpersonal relationship skills.
  • reflect the essential tenets of the Christian faith of faith, hope, joy, and love.
  • mirror the type of relationship God desires to have with us.

Reviews

“Very insightful read that parallels a dog’s devotion to humans with how our relationship with God and Jesus Christ should be. There are so many charming moments that the author quickly ties to scripture – so it’s easy to follow the points he’s trying to make, and makes you want to keep reading! It’s an easy to read book that I highly recommend.”

Sandra Pickering

“Engaging, witty and thoughtful. When the Dogs Bark will leave you laughing, crying, and thinking about everyday life in new ways.”

Edward G Day

“The author shares personal anecdotes, and experiences with his dogs throughout the years while synonymously sharing his life experience in knowing God. He shares authentic experiences and beautiful perspectives, with an engaging and witty style. An all around heartwarming read.”

Aspire2Create

Endorsements

If you’ve ever doubted that an animal can be a soulmate, William Roushey, Jr.’s beautifully realized When the Dogs Bark will change your mind and your heart. This book will touch anyone who has ever had an animal enrich their life or is hoping to find one. 

Edward Grinnan

Editor-in-Chief & Vice President, Guideposts, and author of Always By My Side

Bill’s life’s journey is told by the influence of man’s best friend. He allowed his dogs to help get him through good times and difficult times. Then, taking a spiritual view of his life’s journey, it gave him insight of how God gets us through life each and every day. This is the kind of read every animal lover would enjoy reading.  Thanks for telling the ongoing story of life with your four-legged friends by your side!

Reverend Forrest States

Bill weaves together memories of significant life events, several special canine companions present along the way, and the thought-provoking insights which each provided about faith and the relationship between God and man. Readers who have had the privilege to love, and be loved by, a dog will enjoy the nostalgia and reflections sure to be prompted by each chapter.

Honna Curtis

Author, sacredstrokes.blog

Engaging, witty and thoughtful.  When the Dogs Bark will leave you laughing, crying, and thinking about everyday life in new ways.

Robin Day

For anyone who loves dogs, this book is a must read.  Each chapter draws the reader into the story of the author and his dogs as well as the spiritual lessons he learned from them.  The scripture references at the end of each chapter remind us of the truths that God provides to guide us through our earthly journey.  The author has graciously shared the lessons for Godly living that the Holy Spirit has taught him through the interaction with his beloved pets.

Dave Leupold

Retired public school teacher