<p/><p>Ronald Jackson Lay, C. Ph. D., D.D. was born in Franklin, Indiana on Thanksgiving Day - November 27, 1947. Currently he is living in St. Cloud, Florida. He comes from a Christian home and family. Many of these values are reflected in his writings.</p><p/><p>Having an artistic background, he is an international medalist winner in painting: an ordained priest:  "Archbishop" a member of the Academy of American Poets, as well as a member of the Faith and Philosophy Society. He was also listed in "Who's Who in America, 2014"</p><p/><p>His graduate education includes Antioch University, University of Central Florida and the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ Seminary. Dr. Lay later served as a professor of Worship Studies at this seminary.</p><p/><p>He received Doctor of Divinity and the Jerusalem Cross medal for artwork done for this church.</p><p/><p>R.J. Lay began writing about two years ago and discovered poetry to be a new and exciting form of expression.</p><p/><p>When not writing or painting, Dr. Lay enjoys when possible: reading, playing the piano, fishing,</p><p>and spending time in his beloved Indiana.</p>
