Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler: His Life and Work

A minister recounts the life of a man who rose from a career in gambling and dissipation to Christian conversion and public religious work, tracing his wanderings, gambling successes and ruin, family struggles, his wife's persistent piety and influence on their children, the turning point toward faith, and subsequent ministry rescuing others. The narrative includes personal letters, testimonies of converts, and several sermons, and offers practical observations on methods for reaching the poor and addicted, illustrating both personal transformation and evangelistic practice.