About Ray Hughes
Ray Hughes lives in The Shoals Area of Alabama a stroll and a half from the Tennessee River, better known as the Singing River, with all its history and lore. Having traveled the world for over 50 years as an author, storyteller, songwriter, and poet, he currently continues his work from the porch of their historic downtown home. He is passionate about homemade cornbread, old guitars, his beautiful, Denise and five dazzling grandchildren… but not necessarily in that order. If you want to gain knowledge, read a book. If you want to gain a knowing, take a slow walk in the rain – then write about it.
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Many creative worshipers and praise teams have used my courses to help develop their artistry and understanding of Biblical musicology and creativity.
Featured Courses:
• Worship Foundations
• David: The Singer of Secrets
• The Minstrel’s Guide
• Guitar Craftmanship
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The Listening Porch will include teachings on music, creativity, and worship as well as lots of storytelling on the porch or doing yard work and gardening.
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With any level of support, all of my patrons will receive exclusive Patreon content, early access to new releases, and once a month group video calls with me and others who are passionate about worshipful creativity.
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My Red River Turning handcrafted pens come from the big maple that stood at The Meeting House in Logan County, Kentucky. The tree was there when Peter Cartwright preached, James McGreedy prayed, and heaven listened. Through the days of the pioneer circuit riders it shaded feasts and festivals and fiery preachers. It stood through the shouting revivals and outpourings as God moved and the world changed… This is the place of the beginning of one of the greatest awakenings in history.
Lightning struck the tree a few years ago. There was a danger of it falling and crushing the old meeting house. It was to be cut down and hauled away to be destroyed. It came to my attention and I was able to get the whole tree. I sent trucks to Kentucky and brought it to Alabama. We had it milled and began this creative and adventurous way of telling the story of redemption. Now, we are hand-making these one of a kind pens for those who will value them like we do and tell the story. The grain in the pens is stunning. We are careful to leave the natural beauty of the aged wood intact. It’s kind of like holding a piece history in your hand and writing the future all at the same time.
Here are some things I have going on right now:
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