The Boy King

David, King of the Jews, was a landmark figure in Jewish culture. He was a boy, chosen by God, made king, and has since been celebrated for his honesty, his transparency, his joy, and his contributions to his not only his people's culture, but also the way his people worshiped. He was a flawed individual whose troubles and misdeeds were laid bare for all to see. This is part of what makes him so important an historical figure: through his flaws God's mercy and glory were displayed. David was a warrior and an artist, a man of passion and of faith, a man truly after God's own heart. This work was written in honor of Kathy James Allen. Kathy and I never spoke with each other muchareally only while her husband was the Interim Minister of Music at Mississippi Avenue Baptist Church many years agoabut I have always been impressed and amazed by her steadfast and uncompromising faith in God and His love. This piece has been on my mind to do for several years, but it wasn't until recently that I had a solid grasp on what I wanted to asay.a Thank you, Kathy, for your inspirationa I know that if you've touched my life with your sharing of the Good News, you've touched others as well!