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2020-05-24T12:29:07-05:00

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The Church Is Not a Building, But What Happens in the Building Builds the Church

Last updated on: May 24, 2020 at 12:29 pm   By Jonathan Aigner

Everyone get your cigarette lighter handy and sing along, observing proper social distance, of course! I am the church! You are the church! We are the church together! All who follow Jesus, all around the world! Yes, we’re the church together! The church is not a building, the church is not a steeple, the church is not a resting place, the church is a people. The writers of this stupid little ditty (Yes, someone intended this to be a serious... Read more

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2020-05-23T16:34:07-05:00

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Worship IS Essential, But So Is Loving Your Neighbor

Last updated on: May 23, 2020 at 4:34 pm   By Jonathan Aigner

Since yesterday, when the President of the United States proclaimed churches to be essential, I have seen two major themes emanating from my Christian Facebook friends and pages I follow. Mind you, these are from professing Christians, not some outside news pundits or any other kind of outsider. Churches are, in fact, essential, and should be allowed to reopen, because the government can’t tell the Church what to do. Since Christians can worship anywhere, and since God’s work can continue... Read more

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2020-04-21T14:09:09-05:00

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Hymns of Hope and Comfort: Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise

Last updated on: April 21, 2020 at 2:09 pm   By Jonathan Aigner

During this time of fear and uncertainty in the COVID-19 wilderness, I’ve decided to do something a little different. I’m going to be daily using my blog to share texts and videos of hymns that pass along hope and comfort until the restrictions are lifted, and we can worship in our buildings once again. I hope you find them to be encouraging and edifying during this time. Take care, everyone. Wash your hands. And keep the faith. Here’s St. Bartholemew’s... Read more

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2020-05-17T10:32:26-05:00

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Hymns of Hope and Comfort: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!

Last updated on: May 17, 2020 at 10:32 am   By Jonathan Aigner

During this time of fear and uncertainty in the COVID-19 wilderness, I’ve decided to do something a little different. I’m going to be daily using my blog to share texts and videos of hymns that pass along hope and comfort until the restrictions are lifted, and we can worship in our buildings once again. I hope you find them to be encouraging and edifying during this time. Take care, everyone. Wash your hands. And keep the faith. Today’s hymn is,... Read more

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2020-05-15T17:51:07-05:00

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Hymns of Hope and Comfort: O Zion, Haste, Thy Mission High Fulfilling

Last updated on: May 15, 2020 at 5:51 pm   By Jonathan Aigner

During this time of fear and uncertainty in the COVID-19 wilderness, I’ve decided to do something a little different. I’m going to be daily using my blog to share texts and videos of hymns that pass along hope and comfort until the restrictions are lifted, and we can worship in our buildings once again. I hope you find them to be encouraging and edifying during this time. Take care, everyone. Wash your hands. And keep the faith. This one is... Read more

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2020-05-14T14:05:06-05:00

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Hymns of Hope and Comfort: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Last updated on: May 14, 2020 at 2:05 pm   By Jonathan Aigner

During this time of fear and uncertainty in the COVID-19 wilderness, I’ve decided to do something a little different. I’m going to be daily using my blog to share texts and videos of hymns that pass along hope and comfort until the restrictions are lifted, and we can worship in our buildings once again. I hope you find them to be encouraging and edifying during this time. Take care, everyone. Wash your hands. And keep the faith. Like “All Hail... Read more

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2020-05-14T21:51:54-05:00

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Singing Together Could Still Be Dangerous, So Keep Your People Safe

Last updated on: May 14, 2020 at 9:51 pm   By Jonathan Aigner

Patheos Evangelical blogger and Professor of Literature emeritus Gene Veith proclaimed this week that “Singing is unlikely to spread COVID-19.” He apparently came to this conclusion after reading a couple of German studies, and now he’s ready to jump back into congregational singing, taking other congregations with him. Not so fast. I’ll admit that I have been overwhelmed by the online discussion of this topic since the now-infamous webinar last week hosted by the American Choral Director’s Association, in which... Read more

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2020-05-14T13:44:02-05:00

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Hymns of Hope and Comfort: All the Way My Savior Leads Me

Last updated on: May 14, 2020 at 1:44 pm   By Jonathan Aigner

During this time of fear and uncertainty in the COVID-19 wilderness, I’ve decided to do something a little different. I’m going to be daily using my blog to share texts and videos of hymns that pass along hope and comfort until the restrictions are lifted, and we can worship in our buildings once again. I hope you find them to be encouraging and edifying during this time. Take care, everyone. Wash your hands. And keep the faith. Okay, the last... Read more

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2020-05-10T10:44:58-05:00

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Hymns of Hope and Comfort: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Last updated on: May 10, 2020 at 10:44 am   By Jonathan Aigner

During this time of fear and uncertainty in the COVID-19 wilderness, I’ve decided to do something a little different. I’m going to be daily using my blog to share texts and videos of hymns that pass along hope and comfort until the restrictions are lifted, and we can worship in our buildings once again. I hope you find them to be encouraging and edifying during this time. Take care, everyone. Wash your hands. And keep the faith. Here’s a great... Read more

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2020-05-06T20:20:57-05:00

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Hymns of Hope and Comfort: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

Last updated on: May 6, 2020 at 8:20 pm   By Jonathan Aigner

During this time of fear and uncertainty in the COVID-19 wilderness, I’ve decided to do something a little different. I’m going to be daily using my blog to share texts and videos of hymns that pass along hope and comfort until the restrictions are lifted, and we can worship in our buildings once again. I hope you find them to be encouraging and edifying during this time. Take care, everyone. Wash your hands. And keep the faith. Okay, so today... Read more

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