A native of North Carolina, Dr. Baili is a retired pastor. He and his wife, Beverly, have six out-of-the-nest children, nineteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Baili holds bachelor degrees from Johnson University and East Tennessee State University, a Master of Theology from Vanderbilt University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Emory University. In retirement he has special interest in writing. His first book, "Mining for Meaning," published in 2013, focuses upon harvesting rich veins of meaning from our relationship with God, one another, and nature. In this second work, "Anxiety Yields to Faith," he explores the dynamics of faith, and challenges readers to utilize them in dealing with their anxiety.