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<p>In the spring of 2025, ten years after being told I was legally blind, I was invited to be one of the artists participating in an inspirational journey- the Stations of the Cross. </p><p>This, however wasn't a traditional interpretation of this ancient theme-it included other elements designed to make the viewers think and allow God to speak through art. I was assigned to paint the "Good Shepherd".</p><p>As I researched shepherds, I became aware that there were six other instances in the Gospel of John where Jesus said of Himself "I AM", following after God's statement to Moses - I AM who I AM.</p><p></p><p> Jesus said: </p><p>"I AM the Door"</p><p>"I AM the Light of the World"</p><p>"I AM the True Vine"</p><p>"I AM the Good Shepherd"</p><p>"I AM the Bread of Life"</p><p>"I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life"</p><p>"I AM the Resurrection and the Life"</p><p></p><p>I decided to do paintings based on all seven "I AM" statements in the Gospel of John. </p><p>The result is the "I AM Project", which includes all seven images and my thoughts while creating them.</p><p> </p>