A hymn for a hot mess
What’s my favorite hymn? There are two I simply cannot decide between. The first is #525 in the blue Presbyterian Hymnal (the..
What’s my favorite hymn? There are two I simply cannot decide between. The first is #525 in the blue Presbyterian Hymnal (the..
First things first: You can sing. You are sound. You are song. You are meant to sing with others. Others are hungry..
In preparing for Advent, a colleague shared a quote from theologian Thomas Merton that was included in a collection of devotionals, “A..
How did it happen that I became so dependent on church hymns to function, to flourish, to live the Christian life, to..
I had the happy privilege of serving on the Committee on Preparation for Ministry in North Carolina. We coached, encouraged and challenged..
The Holy did not speak to me through a burning bush. Nor did I hear a booming voice from heaven or a..
What does church sound like? If you asked me this, I might say it’s a bell peal before service that holds both..
Having written a few hymns, I’ve learned this: They teach theology, and sometimes that can be problematic. For instance, think of the..
Guest commentary by Amy Cerniglia This summer at the Presbyterian Association of Musician’s Music and Worship Conference at Montreat, I enjoyed participating..
I’m amazed by the gratitude I receive from families after a funeral. They always seem to be so thankful for the gift..