The author was born in Louisiana in 1938. He received his BBA from Loyola in New Orleans and his master’s and doctorate in biblical studies from Louisiana Baptist University. He received CPE traini...view moreThe author was born in Louisiana in 1938. He received his BBA from Loyola in New Orleans and his master’s and doctorate in biblical studies from Louisiana Baptist University. He received CPE training from Baylor Hospital in Dallas and was a volunteer chaplain. He and his wife, Joan, live in Dallas, Texas.view less