In The Spirit On The Lord’s Day
In The Spirit On The Lord’s Day
Michael J. Brooks
A college colleague told me about a tense Sunday morning when he was a part-time pastor....
Unusual Funeral Music
Unusual Funeral Music
By Michael J. Brooks
It’s a Facebook page for denominational pastors, and it was recommended to me by our student pastor. I’ve since...
Being Ghosted
Being Ghosted
Michael J. Brooks
It’s a fairly new verb--“ghosted.” Merriam-Webster added it in 2017. And I guess I did it.
I used a certain business for...
Finding God in the Valley of Depression
Finding God in the Valley of Depression
Written by Whitney Buzbee
Depression is heavy. It can feel like walking through a fog with no clear path...
Open Door Singing to be Held May 25
Open Door Singing to be Held May 25
Special to the Press
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Raising a Standard Church invites the community to...
Hymn History: On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
Hymn History
By Savannah Logan
I like solid ground. Would you like to know why, other than the obvious? Well,...
BMI Awarded and 2024 Singing News New Artist of the Year...
By Sheila Duncan
Reporter
Friday night, February 7th, was a night to remember at Ridgeville Nazarene as the church filled with the uplifting sounds of gospel...
Hymn History: To God be the Glory
To God be the Glory
Hymn History
By Savannah Logan
The beloved hymn "To God be the Glory" is a powerful declaration of faith, written by the...
Hymn History: Stand by Me
Stand by Me
Hymn History
By Savannah Logan
Charles Albert Tindley, often called the "Grandfather of Gospel Songs," was a trailblazing pastor, theologian, and hymn writer whose...
Hymn History: A Mighty Fortress is Our God
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Hymn History
By Savannah Logan
Martin Luther’s life was steeped in music, a gift he carried from his childhood into his...
