Noel A. Davies

Paddling by the Shore

Preaching & Worship

“At first, these hymns seem the same as many others--affirming, comforting, guiding. Then suddenly 'the elephant in the room.' Unfamiliar questions open up new worlds; new words encourage believing differently; uncomfortable challenges demand too much. Instead of 'Paddling by the Shore' you find yourself struggling in the deep! I've sung some of these hymns, and they leave you feeling perplexed and uneasy--and affirmed in your questions. Before you sing them to familiar tunes, read the unfamiliar lines: be challenged before you sing!”