Curtis Ramsey-LucasThe Twelve Songs of ChristmasLooking for an eclectic playlist of Christmas music by which to trim the tree or to listen to on your commute? Interested in something that…Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
Curtis Ramsey-LucasLife lessons from Charlie WattsThere’s a scene in the movie “Almost Famous” where a young William Miller is going through the records his sister has left him. Inside the…Aug 28, 20211Aug 28, 20211
Curtis Ramsey-Lucas“They got him, Pete”May 2, I was scrolling through Facebook memories when I came across a photo of Peter Hanson, a friend from high school. Posted by his…May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
Curtis Ramsey-LucasNow the Green Blade Riseth“Now the Green Blade Riseth” is a beautiful Easter carol written by James Macleod Carol Crum (1872–1958). Crum was an Anglican clergyman…Mar 30, 2021Mar 30, 2021
Curtis Ramsey-LucasWhere do we go from here? A response to the attack on the CapitolWhen I was in college, I participated in a rally and march in Washington that began at the Capitol and ended at the White House.Jan 13, 2021Jan 13, 2021
Curtis Ramsey-LucasChristmas at the moon — remembering Apollo 8’s historic flight at the end of another difficult and…As 2020 draws to a close, we would do well to remember Apollo 8’s historic Christmas at the moon at the end of another difficult and…Dec 21, 2020Dec 21, 2020
Curtis Ramsey-LucasA Holy Saturday faith this Advent and ChristmasOne recent Friday evening, I went for a walk in the rain. At the end of a difficult day and following a long week working from home with…Dec 19, 2020Dec 19, 2020
Curtis Ramsey-LucasChristmas, a season for poetsChristmas is a season for poets and perhaps none captures the beauty and mystery of the incarnation better than R.S. Thomas.Dec 18, 2020Dec 18, 2020
Curtis Ramsey-LucasThe ethical dilemma of playing “Mary, Did You Know?”It’s that time of the year again when I, as a church musician, wrestle with the ethical dilemma of playing “Mary, Did You Know?,” a song…Dec 14, 2020Dec 14, 2020
Curtis Ramsey-LucasPray for those in authority, but don’t stop there (a litany)Leader: Pray for those in authority, but don’t stop there.Oct 6, 2020Oct 6, 2020