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Anna Spafford and The Story Behind the Telegram

July 16, 2025 by Daniel Long

The most popular hymn story of all time is that of Horatio Spafford and “It Is Well With My Soul.” Most hymn-lovers know of how Spafford received word that most of his family had perished in a terrible accident; how his wife Anna Spafford sent him the telegram “saved alone.” The story is always told …

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What is Great Songwriting?

July 16, 2025 by Daniel Long

Recently I took a few minutes to consider all the songs I’ve written over the years. It’s always interesting to go back over past material and consider how much one’s craft has changed. Hopefully with life experience, musical education, and exposure to better artists, one’s writing will improve. While I do believe I’ve had some …

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Hymn Stories: Water as a Symbol in Holy, Holy, Holy

July 16, 2025 by Daniel Long

“Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea” The Bible is full of symbolism. From the garden in Genesis to the great throne in Revelation, interconnected threads are woven into the fabric of Scripture. The study of these threads, collectively known as Biblical Theology, is a fascinating field in itself. As a subsequent field, …

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Sacred Conversation: Worship Leading During a Pandemic

July 16, 2025 by Daniel Long

gtag(‘config’, ‘UA-142034802-1’); By April of 2020, life changed for millions around the globe. Not only had the pandemic changed how business was transacted, how education was approached, and how everyday tasks were accomplished, it also turned the world of worship leading upside down. After leading worship completely online for over a month, I believe it …

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