On this day, a Sunday (Day 41 of the countdown), it is appropriate to reflect on my grandfather. A servant-hearted pastor for many years, my Papa King died of a brain aneurism in September of 1974, not long after my parents had brought him to a hospital in Nashville to find out what was wrong Continue reading

 Going Away 50s Party The Dalewood Days: that is how our family refers to them. When I was in 2nd grade, we moved from Charleston, SC to Nashville, TN. There my dad was pastor of Dalewood Baptist Church for six years. Although middle school years probably don’t rise to the top of anyone’s list Continue reading

I guess our memory bank holds only so much. As we go through our lives, we have to make room for new people, new events, and learning. For me, making room also means replacing. As I get closer to 50, the days of my childhood and youth are fading in memory. What was longer ago, now actually Continue reading

In looking through photos, reading old notes and journals, and in thinking of all the significant events and people in my life in 50 years, I have quickly realized something … There is no way I will be able in just a few weeks to completely share the story of all the people who have Continue reading

I realized after I started my Facebook posts a few days ago that I would like to use them in my blog. So I’ve combined the first couple of days here …First things first: 50 days ’til 50: I owed a debt I could not pay, He paid a debt that He did not owe. As a Continue reading