MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Faith Time is our weekly conversation on matters of faith. Joining us this morning is Wayne Miller with Grace Lutheran Church in Mobile. We wanted to talk about something that’s ...
Logan • When Latter-day Saints around the world sing the hymn “Love at Home,” they are, in fact, reviving a song from the 1800s written by white composer John Hugh McNaughton about how he imagined ...
All Souls’ Day on November 2, stands as one of the most reflective days in the Christian calendar — a time when hearts turn heavenward in remembrance of those who have journeyed beyond this world. It ...
This third book in the Great Hymns of Faith series continues the authors' successful format of examining the history and significance of 12 holiday hymns. The Easter hymns presented here include some ...
While I can no longer remember who said it and in which class, I recall being taught in seminary that we learn much of our theology from hymn writers. And, at least for me, there is no greater season ...
As far back as the 18 th century, German monks brewed and drank beer during the solemn religious observance of Lent, which is the six weeks that leads up to Easter Sunday. Arthur Guinness, who was the ...
Ever since I can remember, I’ve been an early riser. These days, more often than not, I’m up at least an hour before sunrise. No matter the time of year, at that time of day, everything feels all ...
When I saw her sweet, tender smile, it was as if everything was fine. I looked through the screen of the memory care unit and I just smiled back at Mama as I pulled out my guitar to begin singing. As ...
Easter is, of course, the commemoration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. He’d been executed by crucifixion the Friday prior (in spite of being found not guilty). He was not ...
A woman is pictured in a file photo singing the closing hymn during Sunday Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Alexandria, Va. (OSV News photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec) (OSV News) — Bishop W. Shawn ...
Does a wretch by any other name fit the tune? Modern hymn writers (in this case, re-writers) seem to think so, and adjustments to the second line of "Amazing Grace" are now relatively common. "Saved a ...