Synopsis: In the tradition of the typical parable-everyday thoughts and experiences, developed and concluded with a spiritual application, directing the reader's attention to the working of God-"Parables for The Purposeful Walk" are intended to focus the reader's attention on the Presence of God in the ordinary events of each day of the reader's life. The goal of these brief writings is to encourage the reader to look for and recognize the desire of God to guide and strengthen the reader's commitment to undertake and persist in the Purposeful Walk that brings those who do so into the full and meaningful life intended for each of us.

Autobiography: Jack was born, reared, and educated in Atlanta, Georgia. After his graduation from Georgia Tech he spent thirty-five years in the Direct Mail Advertising and Printing business, before discovering his skills as a Chair Caning and Furniture Restoration Craftsman.

In addition to these professional credentials, Jack spent twenty years as a bi-vocational Minister of Music in several churches in the Metro Atlanta area. Jack has three married daughters, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Following the passing of his wife Lyn in 2010, Jack responded to what he calls a "Holy Nudge," and in 2012 married Joyce Smith, who was also widowed in 2010.

Joyce is the mother of two married sons, five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Jack and Joyce currently live in Knoxville, Tennessee. Since 2012, Jack and Joyce have engaged in numerous local and international ministries and missions.