About the author
Dave grew up in Texas. He earned a degree in physical education and history from the University of Houston followed by a master's degree from Fuller seminary. Dave served nearly fifty years in public education, churches, international ministry, and Young Life. His life was spent befriending and leading young and old toward a deeper understanding of themselves and God. He has seen many countries and cultures and travelled through much of the world. Beauty and relationships have been a focus for almost all of Dave's life. He is an accomplished artist with the goal of bringing the beauty of God's creation into people's homes. Following retirement from ministry, Dave's main focus has been on loving his wife and family while he still paints and writes to share and connect with others. Dave currently has three books available. His latest book is My Journey To The Light, his autobiography. One is An Artist's Story, the story behind Dave's art with some of his works displayed and described. The other is Walking with God, a devotional covering one year. Each day takes one page with scripture followed by a few thoughts to apply the scripture and questions to apply the thoughts. Building relationships, writing, and art remain Dave's main tools to connect with people and share the love of God with others.