Tuesday, September 29, 2015

In music, one of the expressions that is worked on in preparation for a

performance is dynamics, that is the volume of the music or how loud or soft

it should be sung. The abbreviation used when music is to be performed

loudly, is the letter F, symbolizing the Italian word forte, but there is more to

the word forte than just as a dynamic marking.

You see, the word forte comes from the Latin root word meaning strong. As

in that fort you built as a kid.  A place that is strong. It is the same word the

Scripture uses for the Holy Spirit, also known as the Comforter, the one with

Strength. Philippians 2:1 reminds us that Christ encourages us and his love

comforts us.

For Central, A United Methodist Community, Be blessed, in the power of the

Holy Spirit, the One who is our strength.