Monthly Archives: April 2013

Text Wrestling

Posted on April 27, 2013 by smaxreisert

For the past year or so, the organist of Old South and I get together every few months to plan worship. I choose scriptures and themes and then the two of us talk about what music—hymns, anthems, etc.—will support and … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Boston Marathon Bombing

Posted on April 17, 2013 by smaxreisert

Someone on the news talked about how special Patriots Day is in Boston—and now it’s special in a way that no one wants. In Boston, Patriots Day is a special day. While most of the rest of the country is … Continue reading →

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Hope in Worship

Posted on April 13, 2013 by smaxreisert

During Lent at Old South, we engaged in a little “spring cleaning,” thinking about aspects of our church life that are very meaningful to us, that we want to keep, as well as things that are no longer meaningful, that … Continue reading →

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The Road to Emmaus

Posted on April 5, 2013 by smaxreisert

Some of my favorite Bible stories are post-Resurrection stories—doubting Thomas, the breakfast of fish and bread (both stories from John). My favorite is the Road to Emmaus story, from the Gospel of Luke. In the story, two of Jesus’ followers … Continue reading →

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