Ryanne Molinari

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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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March 1, 2021

Accepting Ministry as Ministry

I have served as a church musician for as long as I can remember and, although I am passionate about this ministry for many reasons, I admit that part of why I enjoy it so much is that it provides a clear role for me during worship services. As I wrote in an early post, Continue reading

Faith, Grace & Gumption

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December 24, 2014

Everyday Miracles

There are two tales to this post, one leading into the other. This is what literature enthusiasts would call a “frame tale” structure, but let’s not clutter this post, intended to be sweet and heartwarming, with literary devices. Instead, let’s begin with the first story… It was nearly midnight, but my eyes, as usual, would Continue reading

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Commas + Christmas carols🎄

Is Picardy (“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” a Christmas hymn or not??

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