Years ago I had the privilege of working with Norman Johnson, past editor at Singspiration and minister of music at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Norm had been at the church for many years; I was a rather green seminary graduate. To me, Norm was almost legendary. His reputation and presence kept me in a certain state of awe those early years. His ministry left an indelible mark on my life and ministry. Yet, more than once I was sure the church wasn’t big enough for both
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