Rooted for a Reason

In Rooted for a Reason, Darren Bailey shares stories with a purpose.

Each short chapter offers a meaningful takeaway-whether it's through lessons learned or reflections shared. These devotions leave you with a smile, scripture to ponder, and a challenge for your day.

Inspired by Jesus use of parables, Darren's storytelling brings faith and wisdom into focus, offering readers a chance to connect with God's purpose in their lives. By reading one chapter a day for the next thirty days, you'll get to know more about Darren and Cindy Bailey-and maybe a little more about yourself.

Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. (Matthew 13:34)

Darren Bailey is a third-generation farmer from rural southern Illinois, served as a member in both the Illinois House of Representatives and Illinois State Senate, and was the Republican nominee for Governor of Illinois in 2022. He and his wife Cindy founded Full Armor Christian Academy and are proud parents of four married children.