I met David Joseph by chance on Twitter. A kind person, he immediately offered to read my books and review them. I asked if I might return the favor in some way, and he shared that he had written a couple of short stories and asked if I would read them and review. I will admit that I can be a tough reader. I am pretty picky in what I like, and usually I only like fiction.But David's short stories pleasantly surprised me.The first short story I read was called "Rise to Occasion," which shares David's experiences of how God was not only calling him but challenging him. It's a touching tribute to how David felt called to put more into his life, to live every day to the fullest and to make a difference, and to see every one he meets as a creature of God.Wow. What a message. To live life thinking that everyone you meet, and everything you do, is a chance to love God and to do His will. Within this story story are also memoir nuggets where David shares parts of his life in the U.S. Airforce. To read what David has done for not only our country but our God is truly humbling.Highly recommended read. "Lessons Learned from Pararescue for the Game of Life" is another short story written by David Joseph. In these seven chapters, David teaches about life lessons he has learned while serving in the U.S. Airforce.Reading his story, it is clear what type of person that David is: hard-working, self-sacrificing, selfless, compassionate, and determined, he doesn't back down on his path to serve our country. Every chapter has a life lesson, and how what he learned in Pararescue shaped him and his view on life. The lessons are inspiring, powerful, and challenge the reader to be a better person. The fact of the matter is--it takes a special type of person to serve our country. And even though he may be retired, he is still trying to make a difference through his work.                                                               Interview with David Joseph:What made you decide to write?       I always wanted to write stories.  It started as a kid after reading Huckleberry Finn.  I wrote a story about a kid that dropped from a tree into a truck and ran away from home.   I tried writing a few times when I first enlisted in the Air Force and didn’t follow through with completion.  Next thing you know old age is upon me without the achievement of lifelong goals―never too old for goals.What do you hope readers will learn from your stories?       I want readers to come away with the belief that there is something positive for them to achieve in their future.I notice your stories discuss inspiration and being positive. What inspires and helps you stay positive?      My inspiration comes from the belief that God is watching and wants me to harvest the talents he has given me.  This can be with my job, my kids, my marriage, or in writing.                                           Want to connect with David? Click on the Icon.                                                                    About the AuthorI've been lucky in having a few interesting jobs over a 33-year Air Force Reserve career: an Air Force Pararescueman, a C-141 Loadmaster, and a KC-10 Boom Operator. But the best job by far is writing about my travels and experiences--military thrillers, using real leaders and real world events. I think the most thrilling and frightening reading involves real world events, i.e. MH370, MH17, and real world bad guys like Putin and Kim Jong un. I get a lot of my material from my experience in Air Force Special Operations and having flown various missions requiring a TOP SECRET security clearance. I come up with concepts based on what I know about the military, history, and world events. I want the reader to come away with a different perspective on what governments may do to stay in power when faced with scenarios like opposition or falling oil prices.