Haines resident W. Kyle Ponsford’s first book, “The Uncommon Christian Walk,” focuses on the idea that there’s often a gap between what Christians believe and who they are. The premise of the book is making straight paths to the Lord to prepare us for his next coming, said Ponsford, a 25-year resident who lives near 34 Mile Haines Highway.

On the back cover, he writes: “Today’s America is full of apparently contented Christians quietly living…