Monthly Archives: August 2016

Our Sunday worship includes hymns from the American Hymnal of 1940.  Here is one example:   Alleluia! sing to Jesus! His the scepter, his the throne. Alleluia! his the triumph, his the victory alone. Hark! the songs of peaceful Sion, … Continue reading →

Reading the Bible The Bible is a whole library of books divided into two parts.  The Old Testament books were written over centuries (mostly in Hebrew) by Jewish historian, poets, prophets, and philosophers and together they tell the story of … Continue reading →

In some organizations, even some churches, you need to “check your brain at the door,” meaning that you must turn off the inquiring part of your mind and simply accept what is being offered.  The Anglican tradition is different.  Here, … Continue reading →