This spiritually and emotionally intense work closely examines 10 sins including theft, lust, pride, and deceit. By confronting us with these sins and the "crucifixions" that result from them, Roberts seeks to leave us with the improved ability to relate and minister to those around us.

Howard W. Roberts has held pastorates in Maryland, Georgia, and Kentucky, and was, at the time of publication, at First Baptist Church, Auburn, Alabama. He has contributed sermons and articles to several periodicals and published these books: Learning to Pray, The Lasting Words of Jesus, Redemptive Responses of Jesus, Approaching the Third Millennium, U-Turns Permitted, and Doc.