James Russell Miller (1840 - 1912) was a popular Christian author, Editorial Superintendent of the Presbyterian Board of Publication, and pastor of several churches in Pennsylvania and Illinois.It's never too late to begin the journey of the every-day of life to awaken and strengthen your soul."The secret of Miller's life was summarized in five words that he loved to repeat again and again, "Jesus and I are friends!" This was the deepest passion of his life - to know and love Jesus Christ. All he did and all he wrote, came from his vital relationship with his Friend."