12 Songs to Sing During a Crisis
For most of history, the call to love our neighbor has almost always meant drawing near to people . . . until now. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems the most loving thing we can do for our neighbor is keep our distance. But that distance and isolation can breed fear as our churches attempt to navigate an unprecedented season of crisis, anxiety, and even helplessness. Most congregations have been regulated to meeting online or in small community or family groups.
During this unfamiliar time, however, God has given his people a familiar gift we cannot forget—singing. Over and over again, the psalmists instruct the people of the Lord to sing in every circumstance. If listening to music is healing to the soul, then singing is like a resurrection—it brings life to dead places...