Sight-Seeing: Looking for a path to freedom, I follow my tingling feet
ANDRE HENRY, in an article first published on Religion News Service, writes about how a New York City watering hole for Black artists founded by Motown songwriters has become a haven…
Sight-Seeing: Praying with Mennonites
PATTON DODD, in an article first published on Religion News Service, reflects on his time among the Mennonites…
ESSAY: WHEN CHURCH HYMNS DON’T GRIEVE WITH US
In an article adapted from his new book ‘Open and Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to Life’, DAVID TAYLOR says while many songs sung in churches don’t speak to those with broken hearts, the Biblical book of Psalms is a “gift” for those going through tough times…
MUSIC: ‘OUTSIDE THE INSIDE’ – PLUMBING DEEP WATERS WITH AN UNDERPINNING OF FAITH
MARCUS CHEONG listens to David Willersdorf’s new album, Outside the Inside…
SIGHT-SEEING: POETRY AND THE BIBLE
BRIAN NIXON, in an article first published ASSIST News Service, looks at the connections between the Bible and poetry…
SIGHT-SEEING: WHY A 2,500-YEAR-OLD HEBREW POEM STILL MATTERS
As Jews around the world mark Tisha B’av, commemorating the destruction of the two temples in Jerusalem, DAVID W STOWE, professor of English and religious studies at Michigan State University in the US, reflects on the enduring power of Psalm 137 and how it has inspired activists and artists all over the world…