Cross at Kanuga Conference Centre

During the week I spent at Kanuga Confererence Center in North Carolina, I was particularly drawn to this crucifix in one of the gardens: to the look on Jesus' eyes looking down from the suffering cross; the nails in the flesh of his hands and feet. I found it particularly profound and envisioned a composite photograph including all of these pieces in one.

In addition, the hymn which came to mind was the verse from

"When I survey the Wondrous Cross" ...

See from his head, his hands, his feet,

sorrow and love flow mingled down;

did e're such love and sorrow meet,

or thorns compose so rich a crown?

When I put all of this together, this is the photograph which emerged:

I feel blessed by this creative exercise (and I thank my son Nathaniel for assisting me with the editing). The cross comes to life and means even more as I look at the various elements together. This will hang on the wall of my office as a reminder of that sacred and holy time I spent at Kanuga as part of my sabbath leave.