‘O Mighty God.” It’s a hymn some people think must have been around since Jesus walked the dusty roads, but it is based on a Swedish poem once set to a folk melody and translated into English by a ...

Easter is, of course, the commemoration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. He’d been executed by crucifixion the Friday prior (in spite of being found not guilty). He was not ...

This musical event featuring professionals, church members and children broke the book of superlatives: impressive, momentous, awesome and stellar. At its conclusion my sinuses were clear, my leg ...

As we look at another New Year’s Day, it’s a good time to reflect on a song that unites rather than divides us: the Rev. John Newton’s hymn “Amazing Grace.” The hymn first appeared in Newton’s New ...

A good dose of personal humility and devotion to a higher power can de-clutter the life and chosen form of artistic expression. In the case of pianist Sharp Radway, who comes to his gospel jazz from ...

Mary A. Pepper Kidder was a 19th-century American hymn writer known for her thoughtful and faith-centered lyrics. She wrote hundreds of hymns, many of which were published in church songbooks and sung ...

All Souls’ Day on November 2, stands as one of the most reflective days in the Christian calendar — a time when hearts turn heavenward in remembrance of those who have journeyed beyond this world. It ...

I often hear the term “tiger mother” thrown around when used to describe overbearing Asian parents, particularly in the Bay Area. This term was popularized by Amy Chua in her memoir “Battle Hymn of ...

All forms of jazz are a means of artistic personalization, but gospel jazz may be the ultimate form of individualized musical expression for those who believe. It serves as an aural representation of ...