Ryanne Molinari

Writer. Musician. Worshiper.

pastor and pianist

February 19, 2023

Why I Moved to Iowa

I was asked today how I knew moving to Iowa was the right choice. This picture is the closest I can come to an answer. In June 2021, two weeks before our wedding, Billy and I visited Iowa for him to interview at Prairie Bible Church and it was one of the worst weekends of… Continue reading

Faith, Grace & Gumption, Musings, pastor and pianist

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November 13, 2022

The Spirit Moves in Mysterious Ways…and then other times the Spirit is VERY Clear

This title really says it all. Yesterday, I had a moment of angst. I was hard at work on my book proposal when my laptop began to act up again. I’ve been ignoring its quirks for months now and, finally, had to admit it was time for an update. My workflow was disrupted for the… Continue reading

Grace & Gumption, Musings, pastor and pianist

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November 7, 2022

Structural

Our little church is not so little anymore. Attending services still feels like a family reunion and newcomers have a hard time escaping without many handshakes (or hugs) and plates loaded with homemade snacks. I hope that our church maintains this small-church love, but there’s no doubt about it now: we are growing and need… Continue reading

Faith, pastor and pianist

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I’m honored to have a sonnet and short story published by @clayjar.review in their 4th issue. Not many Christian literary journals find the balance between authenticity and hope, but this one does so with splendid, well-worded grace. I’d love for you to read my pieces, follow their account, and explore the work of other writers.

The problem with arranging satisfying music is that then I’ve made more for myself to practice…🥲 Thoughts on this arrangement of “Holy, Holy, Holy”? This celebratory version is perfect for an introduction or a final verse!

Painting and penguins go together, obviously.

I’ve been enjoying writing my own little introductions to hymns, transposing theological concepts into musical ones. Today, for Pentecost Sunday, I used imitation between voices (passing the melody from key to key) to represent the gospel being proclaimed by diverse tongues, tribes, and nations.

The reasons behind my facial expression part 2/2

The reasons behind my facial expression part 1/2

From my most recent article on #FruitfulWorship 🎤

Who’s down for “Anne girl summer”? Let’s plant flowers, memorize poetry, and walk through the woodlands. ✨

Loved improvising this introduction for “Up Through Endless Ranks of Angels” 😍 Happy Ascension Sunday! Christ goes to prepare a place for us.