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“In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)

When I was very young, my parents would send my sister and me to my aunt’s house in Columbus, Ohio.  That is where 4 of my father’s siblings lived:  My Aunts Clairette and Amanda, and my Uncles Marion and Obadiah (who we called Obie).  My Aunt Clairette was a pastor at a time when women… Continue Reading “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)

What Happened to the Amen?

I think I have always been interested in language.  I was only six years old when I attended the World’s Expo in Montreal, Quebec.  Our family spent about 4 weeks in the Province, staying in Quebec City before traveling down to Montreal.  That’s when I learned some French.  It was also the first foreign language… Continue Reading What Happened to the Amen?

Open My Eyes

Double Retrospect is the name of the jigsaw puzzle that I am currently working.  It is 32,000 pieces and contains 32 pictures created by Keith Haring.  I first learned of the artist when I purchased Imaging the Word, a three volume arts and lectionary resource.  The books provide worship leaders with paintings, photos, poetry, liturgy,… Continue Reading Open My Eyes