(RNS) — James Walvin, a former Church of England choirboy and professor of history at the University of York, doesn’t remember encountering “Amazing Grace,” in song or in his hymnal. It wasn’t until ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As we look at another New Year’s Day, it’s a good time to reflect on a song that unites rather than divides us: the Rev. John ...

ARGYLE, Wis. (WKOW) – Apple Grove Lutheran's congregation began its Sunday worship by singing Amazing Grace. The rendition resonated in a way possible only when delivered by that choir in that moment.

You know those songs that you just kind of know? You sing along without even thinking about the lyrics. Well, we're going to explore the history of one of these songs today. It's heard around the ...

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I attended a service commemorating his life and impact on this nation. The service was at Cleveland’s influential and historic Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church. I took a ...

Born on August 4, 1725, Newton grew up without any specific religious convictions. Forced into the naval service at age 18, he attempted to desert his ship. After being severely beaten on board, at ...