8Tillman's poems dive into philosophical, theological, and realistic ways we suffer and encounter joy in this world. He invites his readers on a journey to freedom from the chains of bondage which so easily entangle us. Throughout Tillman's book, he shows his readers that they hold the power to set themselves free, and when they can't, someone by the name of Jesus can. Tillman's poems provoke self reflection and contemplation about life in ways that require humbling ourselves, so that we may learn to live, laugh, cry, and once again - dare I say - hope.