When in Our Music God is Glorified
Today, July 28, is the commemoration of Johann Sabastian Bach, Heinrich Schutz, and George Frederick Handel church musicians. What a great day to give thanks to God for the gift of music. I’ve had some terrific musical experiences in recent months. On March 21, I attended Bach’s Birthday Bash in St. Paul, an annual event […]
What’s Going on Here?
Curious about what’s happening in this video clip? You can read the full story here.
Commemoration of the Visitation
Yes, today is Trinity Sunday, but May 31 is also The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth, a lesser festival (LBW & ELW)/principal feast of Christ (LSB) on many liturgical calendars. In More Days for Praise (Augsburg Fortress 2016), author Gail Ramshaw writes that this day “as focused both on joy at the coming of Christ […]
Blessed Holy Week
Each Wednesday at my congregation’s midweek Lenten services we have sung this beautiful Lenten hymn, (both text and tune written in the 17th century), which has been a favorite of mine for a half century-plus: On my heart imprint Your image, Blessed Jesus, King of grace, That life’s riches, cares, and pleasures Never may Your […]
Pompeii (Oct 2025)
Trip of a Lifetime I hope to add some commentary on each group of photos, but not today! Too many other things to do to prepare for the celebration of the Incarnation. Does this gallery of photos look like a calendar? Good critical thinking skills at work.