“Strong in Adversity” Song Video
Living in the real world, we all experience adversity. Often we feel overwhelmed by adversity. But we gain strength by remembering that the Holy Spirit lives in us, that we are joined with Her in divinity. Also, Ruah (Hebrew word meaning “Spirit,” “Breath,” and “Wind”) breathes Her strength into us through our faith communities.
I am, I am, I am strong in adversity;
Spirit, Spirit, joined with Her in divinity.
We are, we are, we are strong in adversity;
Ruah, Ruah gives us strength in community.
Words © 2018 Katie Ketchum & Jann Aldredge-Clanton Music © 2018 Katie Ketchum
Video Credits
Performed by: Katie Ketchum
Music: Katie Ketchum
Lyrics: Katie Ketchum & Jann Aldredge-Clanton
From: Hersay: Songs for Healing and Empowerment
Recorded at: Joe Hoffmann Studios, Occidental, CA
Visual Art:
Katie Ketchum: Hersay book cover, “Healing Angel,” and “Angel Song” paintings
Deborah Swanson Hall: “Ruah, Breath of Life” quilt artwork
Linda Palmstrom: “Ruah” painting
Stacy Boorn: “Ruah” painting
photo in The Gathering, A Womanist Church, Dallas
Alice Heimsoth: photo in Ebenezer/herchurch Lutheran, San Francisco