“So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.” – Neh. 8:8 One of SWM’s greatest…
Jon BarrApril 4, 2023
“But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” – 2 Corinthians 10:17Everyone likes a pat on the back. Compliments feel good. I naturally take pride in something I…
Jon BarrFebruary 6, 2023
ASL “Expansion appears to be one of the missing links in acquiring native-like competency in ASL.” – Shelley Lawrence ASL interpreters must consider much more than the words they hear…
Jon BarrFebruary 6, 2023
The wise men brought precious gifts (gold frankincense and myrrh) to Jesus much like the queen of Sheba brought spices, very much gold, and precious stones to Solomon (1 Kings…
Jon BarrDecember 9, 2022
Signing church music can be quite challenging! Several “old” hymns have much figurative language. Newer songs can also be challenging to sign. But all church music should be musical, accurate,…
Jon BarrDecember 9, 2022
In September of 1966, Alvin Spurgin, a Deaf man in a small church in Flat Rock, Alabama, signed the song, “More About Jesus Would I Know.” His pastor, Ted Camp,…
Jon BarrOctober 5, 2022
“Why don’t Deaf people seem to understand me when I sign or interpret?” Part of the answer is placement. Simply put, sign placement is separating people, places, things, or ideas…
Jon BarrOctober 5, 2022
Interpreting is the skill of explaining or giving the meaning. A child may ask, “Mommy, the preacher said Jesus lives inside our hearts. Is Jesus really small?” The mother must…
Jon BarrJuly 21, 2022