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Be Thou My Breath

January 12, 2021 Ryanne

My favorite hymn is “Be Thou My Vision,” not merely because it is a beautiful Celtic melody but because I can use its verses to

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Musical Martha: Minding the Rest as a Church Musician

September 22, 2020 Ryanne

I have always struggled with Sundays. I have always loved keeping busy throughout the whole day—even on weekends—but the very structure of Sundays is set

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Rejoice, the Lord is King: Feeling Follows Action

August 25, 2020 Ryanne

Today, I felt like the human equivalent of an eye roll. I’m usually a morning person who hops out of bed and goes on a

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Pedals and Pandemic

May 31, 2020 Ryanne

I moved to St. Andrew’s, Scotland in September of 2019 to pursue my master’s degree in “Theology and the Arts.” Almost immediately, I was given

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The Royal Wedding

May 21, 2018 Ryanne

The Royal Wedding was beautiful: the flowers, the music, the gown, and- of course- the fabulous array of hats. But this event was not just

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