About jimdavenport
Jim Davenport resides in the USA in Northeast Georgia, is a member of a Southern Baptist Church and is a retired Christian business man. Jim and his wife Charlotte have one son and daughter in law, Keven and Amy, four grandchildren – Ashlyn (Davenport) & Josh Murphy, Mason & Rebecca (Knight) Davenport and four great-grandchildren.
Jim and Charlotte own a mountain get-away home located on Lookout Mountain in Alabama where they spend many spring, summer and fall days working in their raised bed organic garden. Jim has served as a Deacon and Trustee in his local church most of his adult life and on the Executive Committee and Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees of Shorter University, an intentionally Christian institution located in Rome, Georgia.
Jim has a passion for the word of God and has always believed that Christian principles should guide every aspect of his life. He also loves Christian music and often served as a tenor soloist in his church. One of the highlights of his life was the nearly 20 years he spent singing with The Good News, a Southern Gospel quartet.
Jim served as an Information Technology professional his entire working career of 50 years holding senior positions in and consulting with hundreds of world-class organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Central and South America, Australia and New Zealand.
Jim remains as President and CEO of InfoSys Solutions Associates, Inc. and is a retired partner of IT Governance Partners, LLC, both of which are “Trusted Advisor” technology and business consulting firms.
Jim has authored a number of books available at www.jimdavenport.me/jims-books. His blog has ben read by readers from more than 170 countries.
Jim holds both a BS and an MS in Mathematics from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia and completed Management Development Training at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was built between 280-247 BC at the Nile River Delta by the Ptolemaic Kingdom. At over 450 feet tall the constantly burning fires at its … Continue reading →
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In Biblical times the life and risks for a shepherd were well understood by almost everyone. Shepherding was considered to be a lowly, lonely, dangerous and dirty position … usually left to the youngest men of the family. Among other … Continue reading →
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Jesus is unique. He is one of a kind. He is the only one ever born as The Son of God and The Son of Man. Jesus was miraculously conceived by the Holy Spirit, born to a virgin and announced … Continue reading →
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Mary was mystified by what the Angel of The Lord told her. She had not known a man and yet she was with child! Luke 1: 34-38 (ESV) – 34 And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since … Continue reading →
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When Jesus Christ was born to the virgin Mary, the long anticipated Messiah (Savior) had come into the world. God, in human flesh, had come to earth to abide among mankind. Praise God! God’s long-standing promise to send a Savior … Continue reading →
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Be sure and come back here to view our Animated Christmas Tree below. Click on this link or the Christmas Tree below to view an animated version of our 2014 Christmas Card prepared for our Family, Friends and Followers. Click … Continue reading →
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Ancient Hebrew names often carried great significance. Sometimes a name related to one’s ancestors. Sometimes a name referred to one’s personality. Often a name referred to specific events … perhaps those surrounding one’s birth. Sometimes a name indicated the hope for … Continue reading →
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In our daily lives all of us will face trials and tribulations. Some seem to move from one crisis to the next . . . failing health of parents, grave personal illness, rebellious teenagers, depression, job loss, financial burdens, divorce, … Continue reading →
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For many years when I was asked if I had a favorite Bible verse I would quickly respond with Paul’s words from his letter to the Corinthian church recorded in 2 Corinthians 2:14. I love the way that the verse … Continue reading →
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Have you known someone who is critically ill and they are physically declining? Yet, in the face of such adversity, the depth of their spiritual life seems to be increasing. How is it that while the physical body and overall … Continue reading →
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