M. Luther’s Hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” Why do we sing in church? by Kathy Brunker, Guest Writer. Ever wondered why we sing in church? Well, here are four good reasons. 1. Singing has always been part of the life of God’s people We see examples of this in both the Old and New Testaments: Song of Moses in Exodus 15:1-8 Hannah’s Song in 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Many of the Psalms, for example, Psalm 95 Mary’s Song in Luke 1:46-56 The Elder’s and the Living Creature’s Song in Revelation 5:9-10 2. Singing is God’s word ministry When we sing at church, we sing God’s word to each other. Christian hymns and songs contain truths about God, His …Read more text
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Taking Comfort in a Caring God
We live in an uncertain world – hurricanes, earthquakes and tsunamis. Examples of these are the recent earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, and before this, in Queensland, Australia. Then there is the hurricane in Haiti. We are not even safe in our own homes nowadays. Gone were the years when we could leave our windows freely open and enjoy a night’s sleep without having to worry about unwelcome burglars and thieves in the night. Recently, whilst reading one of my …Read more text
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Be Still My Soul
Be Still, My Soul Brief biography of hymn-writer Katharine von Schlegel and history of spiritual revival hymn “Be Still, My Soul” to the tune of tone poem ‘Finlandia’ by Jean Sibelius. This old but popular revival hymn amongst Christians, “Be Still My Soul,” is hymn written by Katharine von Schlegel (1697-c.1768), and translated into English by Jane L. Borthwick (1813-1897). The music was composed by Jean Sibelius, from his music ‘Finlandia,’ one of his best-known composition he is famous for. …Read more text
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Life Quickly Passes By
Reflection from Psalm 90:10-11. Earth is not our home. Our life is quickly passing by. Let’s ask God to show us how to spend our days wisely, and watch him give us a heart of wisdom. A prayer of Moses the man of God: “The length of our day is seventy years – or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. Who knows the power of …Read more text
