"You prince of peace, Lord Jesus Christ". The hymn by Jakob Ebert on which this chorale cantata is based was written as a prayer for peace in time of war. It is an act of repentance over our sins and an entreaty to Jesus, the prince of peace, to bring peace into our present suffering.

If you’ve ever thought of heaven as a place, like a venue for a really big wedding reception, Dr. Michael Zeigler wants you to know it’s much more than that.

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In this lecture, we continue our discussion on Baptism in the letters to Corinth.

With respect for the function of Church music to unite us into a community for worship, there is now a calling to expand upon the tradition and instruments, introduce new methods and understanding for the next generation of professional Church musicians. This is motive in the modern course of training - necessary to keep worship service alive, while also duly respecting the liturgy, text and long-standing heritage. Part 2 of this interview with Dr. Lorraine Brugh, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Chapel Music at Valparaiso University. Dr. Brugh is the Frederick J. Kruse Endowed Chair in Church Music.