I kept a diary during my high school years. Daily inscriptions of great importance. “Went to the store and bought deodorant.” “My hair was so oily today at church.” “Studied Chemistry all afternoon.” A few details of my hopes and dreams and struggles spilled out on paper. But for the most part, I reported activities…or hair conditions.
Turning point
Recently I found a few brief sentences recording a significant life-changing experience my senior year. In 1975-76 we were on furlough in Shreveport, Louisiana, and our family joined Highland Baptist Church. In September, we attended revival services there, led by Jack Taylor and Ron Dunn.