by Warren Howell | Aug 8, 2021 | Music & Words, Recordings
THE SCRIPTURE READING from the Hebrew bible in many churches today features the tragic and raw story of King David’s grief over the news of his son’s death. Nevermind the circumstances that led to his end, the rebellious Absalom was lifeless and the bereft...
by Warren Howell | Mar 4, 2021 | Recordings, Worship Resources
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. — Psalm 19:1 Psalm 19, one of the readings from the Hebrew Scriptures on the third Sunday in Lent, is a noble proclamation of God’s natural revelation. According to C.S. Lewis,...
by Warren Howell | Feb 12, 2021 | Prayers, Recordings, Reflections
High King of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all. — “Be Thou My Vision” (Trad. Irish Hymn) A moment with Maureen — warrenhowell ·...
by Warren Howell | Dec 24, 2020 | Music & Words, Recordings, Reflections
Jesus is our childhood’s pattern; day by day like us he grew; he was little, weak, and helpless; tears and smiles like us he knew; and he feels for all our sadness, and he shares in all our gladness. — Cecil Frances Alexander warrenhowell · Once in Royal...
by Warren Howell | Dec 15, 2020 | Recordings, Reflections
Wexford Carol warrenhowell · WEXFORD CAROL, arranged by Mark Hayes Musical arrangement by Mark Hayes / Maureen Howell, pianist The Wexford Carol THE WEXFORD CAROL (aka “Good People All, This Christmas Time”) comes from County Wexford,...
by Warren Howell | Nov 26, 2020 | Music & Words, Recordings, Reflections
“This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) IN CHILDREN’S CHOIR rehearsal one day a couple years ago, I was rehearsing an anthem that featured this psalm verse. The song, by my friend Larry...
