My name is M. Graham Knox (Mark), and I am a follower of Jesus Christ, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a church elder, and a friend.

And a pilgrim in this world who has been saved by amazing sovereign grace.

Back when I was a kid, if the education system had had the alphabet soup of labeling kids that they have today, I certainly would have been ADD and/or ADHD and medicated out of my mind. But since I wasn’t drugged into oblivion, my mind is free to roam on a variety of subjects. This is good for the pilgrim life.

So, I meander about with various interests and activities. It could be making music one day, writing the next, and shooting photographs the next. I have a passion for studying the Bible and seeing God’s people grow in their biblical and theological literacy. These passions fuel much of my writing.

Like all good pilgrims, I like to travel and see many places in this world that’s not my home. I keep striving for that “perfect” photograph, while also learning to be present in the moment. I try to notice things that escape most people’s attention.

If you scan the history of this blog, you’ll see a wide range. I write a lot on theology, but also travel, music, and whatever random thoughts pop into this ADD mind.

Professionally, I have been an educator, a minister, and a leader in business. I’ve been speaking, writing and teaching for over 50 years in various settings. I am retired from daily work, my most recent position being on the leadership team at Chick-fil-A of Hendersonville, North Carolina. I am a certified ServSafe instructor and an elder at Steadfast Church (formerly Missio Dei Church) in Asheville.

As of 2023, I became a student at Grimké Seminary (Richmond), pursuing a Master of Theological Studies (MTS). This endeavor puts me back on a path that I was on forty-some years ago when I finished college. Life took some turns back then, and the plan to continue to seminary went to further and further back burners. Grimké makes it possible for me to study at home and attend two weeks of intensive classes each semester. Lord willing, I hope to graduate in December 2025. My purpose for this pursuit at this point in my life is to deepen my understanding of theology and church ministry, which will serve me well at my current church. I have no plans to pursue a pastorate.

Carolyn is my wonderful bride, and we raised 2 sons. We now live in the mountains of western North Carolina. I am an amateur photographer (and you’ll see some of my work on these pages) and musician. I’m a huge fan of “The Office,” “Parks and Rec,” gaming, the NFL, Cleveland sports, and fantasy football. I was on the Browns bandwagon before it was cool.

If you want to get ahold of me, it’s real simple –

m.graham@ordosalutis.com