‘God be with you till we meet again’
Marian’s final column.
The CRC’s Synod
Synod affirms the work of the CRC’s social justice ministries while adding new oversight committee.
Christian U, coming soon
The two oldest liberal arts colleges supported by members of the Christian Reformed Church have moved to become Dordt University and Calvin University, respectively.
‘Homemade’ for the 21st century
I grew up when “homemade” and “homegrown” were still a standard part of life. I’ve long realized what a blessing that was.
Mozart and mercy
Currently I am deeply engaged, at home and in symphony chorus rehearsals, with Mozart’s Mass in C Minor (“The Great”).
‘Christ lag in Todesbanden’
Easter without music is unimaginable.
‘The heritage of those who fear Your name’
In our daily trek through the Psalms, Ed and I just finished Psalm 27. It’s only 14 verses long but it’s particularly potent with trust in God, and a resultant hope through desperate times.
Taking stock
We’re near the end of January and I’m still doing my review and reevaluating: the work I want or need to get done (writing/editing and music-related); the many household projects awaiting my time and effort; and, with Ed, continuing to consider whether we might move from our area, and when.
‘Her children rise up and bless her’
Without strong family and faith, further nourished by a believing church community, how is identity shaped?
A priceless music legacy
Our hymnal contains many chorales by Luther and subsequent generations of Lutheran composers. As time goes by, we sing them all (along with a lot of other hymns), and then start over again.
A shelter in the time of storm
The wrath of Hurricane Harvey’s pounding the Texas Gulf coast and beyond has not just been a “poignant reminder” but a virtual neon-sign to us (and to all Christians, I hope) to offer not only empathy but tangible help.
‘A pattern of loneliness’
My own opinions aside, however, there is increasing evidence that constant cell phone use is not just physically detrimental, but mentally and socially as well.
