I recall hearing from my seminary days that, for better or worse, much of our theology as Christians is learned through the hymns we sing. I suppose it is true for any faith tradition that ...

Some claim music is rooted in our souls. Yet, if you've ever suffered through a tone-deaf friend singing along with the radio to one of your favorite tunes, you know that's not always true. When it ...

This week I pay homage to my grandfather. His birthday occurred during Lent. His favorite hymn was always “The Old Rugged Cross”. He was a regular church attendee, but when it was time to sing this ...

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Choir and its director, Michael Kleinschmidt, raised money to travel to England in August by singing all 720 hymns in the Episcopal hymnbook. (Trinity Episcopal Cathedral) ...

Charles Wesley’s ‘Christ the Lord Is Risen Today’ brings alleluia’s historical significance to modern audiences. Long before I ever understood Christ's atoning sacrifice or appreciated his glorious ...