Charles B. Hodge was born on February 23,1932, on the banks of Onion Creek in Byrd, Texas. He graduated from Ennis High School, Abilene Christian University and Harding University. Charles was a preacher for over sixty years, at churches throughout north Texas and Arkansas. His primary churches were Rosemont Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas, Duncanville Church of Christ and Bardwell Church of Christ. Charles authored over twenty-two books during his lifetime, including “Will God Run?” and “Amazing Grace!”