David L. Winters is an author, speaker and humorist from Kensington, Maryland. He writes fiction and non-fiction, including the award-winning Sabbatical of the Mind: The Journey from Anxiety to Peace. Prior to release of his first book in 2016, he retired from the Department of Homeland Security after a 30-plus year career with Government, 20 years in management. After earning and M.B.A. at Regent University and a drawer-full of awards, including the Navy's Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, he quit his day job and fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming an author. As a layman, Deacon and Elder, he has served local churches as a Sunday School teacher, small group leader and drama director. His volunteer activities include GriefShare, American Heart Association, Washington Pediatric AIDS Care Foundation and Word of Life Homeless Ministry.