Description
About 10 years ago, the documentary “Alive Inside” showed how music can reach dementia patients, drawing stories and joy from people previously unresponsive, and reminding us of music’s healing properties. God’s power and love often speak through music in ways more profound than words. A hymn or song – whether in the pews, in the car, or simply in one’s mind – can open spaces for the Spirit to enter or allow us to give witness to God and the world around us. Music also unites communities, giving us one voice in praise or lament. In this issue of the Presbyterian Outlook, we examine how God uses music to speak to and through us.
