Born in 1674 in England, Isaac Watts was an impactful writer and thinker, reshaping religious education and philosophy. Known for his sharp intellect, he mastered Latin, Greek, and Hebrew early on.

Some claim music is rooted in our souls. Yet, if you've ever suffered through a tone-deaf friend singing along with the radio to one of your favorite tunes, you know that's not always true. When it ...

St. Francis of Assisi was a 13th-century Italian friar and preacher. Although Francis was not primarily a singer, his writings, especially this hymn, have influenced Christian worship deeply. He grew ...

The readings in them can be sequential from Sunday to Sunday; the Gospel usually is, but the First and Second readings can ...

Methodists like to sing. The Protestant denomination was founded two centuries ago by men who specialized in hymn-writing, and to this day, singing is still an important part of Methodist worship.

Phil Wickham just shared the incredible true story behind “Amazing Grace” as he celebrates the release of his version of the classic hymn.

This is email catch-up day, neighbors, picking up some things you’ve sent in concerning past columns. Let’s start with (bbrrrr) this past winter, during which Neighbors ran this takeoff of the old ...

Why it's a good choice: Ideal for baptisms and weddings, this ever popular children’s hymn reminds us of the greatness of God, the Creator. A popular hymn for children hymn and well-known by two ...