Recognize that life is a gift from God Don’t worry about tomorrow Live one day at a time Don’t live in the past Don’t expect to be free from problems Help somebody each day Don’t maintain a negative attitude Turn your cares over to the Lord Put more into life Remember, things could be worse… Continue reading

1. Look for what the passage is actually sayingFocus on understanding the passage itself, not on confirming personal biases or assumptions. 2. Do not study with the goal of confirming or proving already drawn conclusionsApproach the scripture with an open mind, allowing it to guide your understanding. 3. In studying the Old Testament, ask yourself:“What… Continue reading

Richard Wagner, GietmanCatholic Encyclopedia, Vol. 10“There is no doubt that those qualities absolutely necessary to church music, namely modesty, dignity, and soulfulness, are most inherent in the vocal style rather than in any other. Reserve and humble restraint befit the house of God… That vocal music is in general more expressive than the mechanically produced… Continue reading