Music Notes from Robin The summer months at Main Street will be coming to a close with the arrival of August. Hopefully, the summer temperatures will also begin to drop—although I expect to be disappointed in this wish. I am so happy to have had such terrific support from the Read more…
The other day I read a story about a young man who was slated to become the new president of a Fortune 500 company. He was only 38 years old, but he was certainly impressive in lots of ways. He had a great presence when he stood up in front Read more…
July has arrived, and the final half of 2021 has begun. It has been wonderful having the choir this past month. Thank you for your kind words of appreciation – and, as always, for your continued support. I am looking forward to the music for July. Sunday, July 4, will Read more…
“Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ.” Ephesians 5:21 How can the Bible help us build good and wholesome families? We all need practical help from time-to-time, don’t we? We don’t need pie-in-the-sky help; we don’t need fancy and lofty thoughts; but we do need real Read more…
I am so thrilled to have The Charles Wesley Choir back in the choir loft and leading the music at our morning worship services. I am so grateful for the beautiful anthems presented in May for Mother’s Day, Ascension Sunday, Pentecost, and Memorial Day. I would like to share a Read more…
Let’s Bring Back the Old Hymns by Lewis Grizzard—Florence Morning News—June 16, 1986 I am by no means an expert on religion, but I firmly believe that you shouldn’t mess with God’s music. Do so, and He might get angry and do something terrible to us…such as bringing back the Read more…
May, the 5th month of 2021, has arrived! Main Street has celebrated the Lenten and Easter Seasons, and Pentecost and Mother’s Day are approaching. Thanks be to God! I am thrilled to announce that I have been in contact with the members of The Charles Wesley Choir and The Sarah Read more…
When You Aren’t Sure What to Do Next Jesus guides us in many different ways. Sometimes he makes the next step clear as day. Other times, like Peter discovered in John 21:1-14, it feels like we’re left to muddle through—only to find that Jesus was leading us all along… through Read more…
Scripturally Speaking When Father Clem Metzger gives a retreat, he never fails to tell the story of a middle-aged woman who wanted a new, improved self. This woman ends up injured in a car accident, and paramedics rush her to the hospital. As she floats in and out of consciousness, Read more…
March has arrived, and the Season of Lent is now being observed. The final week of March is Holy Week, and Easter is the first Sunday of April. This time in the church year is a favorite of mine: Christians journey through a time of reflection and repentance, and Read more…