Book excerpt: In her book He Has Always Been There Mary Swain tells how God was with her even when she was not so worthy. She tells how she went through many ordeals not knowing how she made it. She tells how from childhood through adulthood God has guided her path and kept her safe from harm. Mary also reveals through her writing how God will direct you and even keep you from making terrible mistakes if you will allow Him to. Her book is to encourage teenage mothers ,to let them know that God will bring them through whatever trials they are going through if they will learn Gods word and believe it.