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It needs to be both ways to fully live out the greatest and second greatest commandments, which are to love God first and love others as ourselves. Tony Evans If you are in a detour, find a way to encourage someone else who is in the same or similar situation that you are in. You rarely find someone alone on a detour. Typically, there is a line of cars being rerouted and moving slowly. Tony Evans is one of the country’s most respected leaders in evangelical circles. As a pastor, teacher, author, and speaker, he serves the body of Christ through his unique ability to communicate complex theological truths through simple yet profound illustrations. While addressing the practical issues of today, Dr. Evans is known as a relevant expositor. New and veteran pastors alike regard him as a pastor of pastors and a father in the faith. Excerpted from Detours: The Unpredictable Path to Your Destiny (January 2017). B&H Publishing Group. Used with Permission. Solutions • 25