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The Opening Devotional from My Church’s Faith & Arts Gathering
A few months ago, a painter friend of mine expressed a desire to host a gathering for Christian creatives in our church. Our first meeting was a joyous morning of painting, writing, and crafting. People brought projects to start, to keep working on, or simply to share with others. We had our second gathering last…
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Reblog: Seeking Sobriety in a Tumultuous October
I wrote the following article during the absolute wild ride that was 2020. It remains relevant now as a somehow even more contentious election draws near. Seek sobriety, Reader. Remember the peace that the world cannot give. Don’t add to or be consumed by the chaos and noise. ryannemolinari.com/2020/09/30/seeking-sobriety-prayer-and-practice-in-the-election-season/
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This is My Story, This is My Song
Eight years ago, I raced down the hallway of the Biola University Conservatory and told a friend that I wanted to host a traditional worship chapel. My ever-patient and generous friends volunteered their voices and helped me borrow hymnals from the seminary (I think we had permission…?). We figured a few people who owed me…
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Book Review: “Send: Loving Your Church By Praying, Giving, or Going”
In Send: Loving Your Church by Praying, Giving, or Going, pastor and church planter Jim Essian identifies God’s vision for his global kingdom and helps Christians discern how they and their churches are equipped to fit into this vision. From sweeping panoramas of international missions to practical advice for serving our local communities, Send is…
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Publication Update: Novel Friendships for Pastors’ Wives
I recently got to combine two of my passions (literature and ministry) and write an article on pastors’ wives in classic novels for The Gospel Coalition. I’d love for you to read it and let me know what you think! https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/friendships-pastors-wives/
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Book Review: Beholding the Triune God (Emerson and Smith)
Beholding the Triune God: The Inseparable Work of the Father, Son, and Spirit by Matthew Y. Emerson and Brandon D. Smith is a welcome addition to my library. At once accessible and profoundly biblical, I have already recommended this book to others with full confidence in its usefulness. It’s particularly providential that I set out…
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September Recommendations
I’ve been silent on my blog lately as I press into the final two months of manuscript writing/editing. Thanks to a walking pad, I’m staving off the stress of this process. I’ll be honest, though: trying to manage full-time music work, ministry, and writing has been a lot. A LOT. But I love it. I…
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Who Isn’t My Neighbor? Thoughts on Cats, Concern, and Connectedness
The Backstory Four weeks ago, my husband called from work. He’d found a kitten in the church parking lot and was bringing her home. As I prepped a spare room as a temporary kitten nursery, I joined a few groups on Facebook dedicated to lost pets. I wanted to make sure the kitten did not…
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Jesus or Bacchus? The Deeper Issue of the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony
I didn’t watch the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Instead, I’ve kept an eye on something even more interesting and chaotic: the internet’s reaction to the opening ceremony. Having waited for the waves of outrage to calm, I’d like to wade in with a few thoughts… The Debate Social media arguments can be…
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5 Quotes Every Overthinker Should Memorize
Listen, I am a chronic over-thinker. I can make myself miserable about something that, when I actually do it, is not a big deal—not even remotely. This year, I’ve kept the following quotes in mind for moments of decision paralysis or anxiety. When I am unsure how to proceed or feel “stuck,” I let the…
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11 Lessons from 11 Years of Blogging
My favorite number is eleven, so it seems fitting to celebrate my eleventh blogging anniversary. Here are eleven little lessons I’ve learned from blogging: You never know what a blog will become. I registered for WordPress because I didn’t know GoodReads was a thing. I planned to use my blog for book reviews, but now…
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Finding Comfort in Smallness: Lessons Among the Oak Trees
I needed to go stand beneath my oak trees today, to be reminded of my smallness. No, to be reassured of my smallness. You see, I spend the bulk of my days alone: tidying my house, running, practicing music, planning services, reading, and, of course, writing. I love my life. It is ideally suited to…
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