Music Notes

Through the Lenten months of February and March I mentioned the bittersweet and sometimes uncertain chords in music that lead us back to resolution and our tonic, or home key. There is another concept of motion in music known as modulation where one key changes into...

Telling sTORIes

Every morning that we wake up, we begin a new day. Each day brings a unique set of circumstances, some good, some trying. Regardless, each day is a new opportunity for us, a chance to begin again and try harder to emulate Jesus and the life that he lived. Jesus came...

A View From Main Street

I was working on my laptop the other day, frustrated that the battery kept draining even though it was plugged in. I checked the outlet, wiggled the cord, restarted the computer — nothing worked. My frustration pushed me to start considering if it was time to get a...

Music Notes

“Preparation” in music, refers to the notes or chords that give context to the changes in harmony. This is also known as “anticipation”. When these notes are played, our ears can’t help but expect the harmony that is to follow.   Similarly, in the church calendar...

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