I went to church live today instead of attending couch church as I have done for the last several weeks. Since today is All Saints Day it was a very moving service, including, among other things, a bagpiper playing Amazing Grace. If you're wondering about the bagpiper, the Presbyterian church has a strong Scottish heritage, hence the tradition of having the bagpipes at this service. The only problem I have with this tradition is that I don't think bagpipes are indoor instruments. Notice I didn't say musical instrument, the jury's still out on that. Even in our very large sanctuary, the sound seemed much too loud to me. Maybe it was because when I attend couch church I can control the volume. Anyway, as I listened, I couldn't help thinking that bagpipes should be played outside, on a hill side, a far away hill side. Preferably in Scotland.
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