On July 4th, 2026, the United States celebrated 250 years of independence from foreign tyranny. Since then, our nation has grown from 13 to 50 stars in our flag and has become a land of immense opportunity and a strong economic and military world power. We celebrate with full hearts as we stand on theContinue reading “The Greatest Freedom”
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Distracted?
Like this gull who seems distracted from his beach foraging, most of us can relate to losing focus. We are often side tracked by extraneous thoughts, interruptions, or tasks which divert us from accomplishing our initial plans. We have hearts hungry for meaning and purpose, but busy and demanding lives, the incessant bing of cellContinue reading “Distracted?”
Sticking with It…
There is something inspiring about sea vegetation and trees which grow and flourish in severe, hostile terrain. Tree roots intertwine and go deep between barnacled rocks where sea weed tenaciously anchor. So, when gales blow, these plants stand strong and the algae hold fast; they don’t tumble down or wash away in stormy seas. SomeContinue reading “Sticking with It…”
Has Easter Dawned?
The miracle of creation’s first light emerges every morning in a blend of beauty and mystery. The lifting mists slowly unveil the day’s reality. So it was on Resurrection morning for Jesus’ disciples. Comprehension of the enigma and meaning of the man who had died nailed to a Roman cross between two scoundrels slowlyContinue reading “Has Easter Dawned?”
A Safe Place
When weariness or overwhelming urgencies chip away at joy, we need a “go to” plan, somewhere to pause the struggle, a temporary escape from busyness, stress, turbulent times, difficult relationships, or family chaos. Retreating to a good book, resting in a favorite chair, listening to special music, or just a finding a quiet space mayContinue reading “A Safe Place”
Water, Water Everywhere but Still Thirsty!
For reasons now lost to me, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel T. Coleridge was required reading when I was in school. It is a hauntingly weird poem about an old mariner and his crew who are becalmed, parched, and dying while surrounded by sea water. They bemoan: “Water, water everywhere but notContinue reading “Water, Water Everywhere but Still Thirsty!”
A New Year’s Thought from Arlington
Beginning a new year is a great time to consider how we view the world, what is central and meaningful to a purposeful life, and how we can live significantly in that dash between our birth date and death. Here in Arlington lie ordinary women and men, many only boys. They honorably served their country,Continue reading “A New Year’s Thought from Arlington”
Chasing the Wind
Powerful winds can quickly whip the sea into a beautiful but terrifying, pounding fury, but regardless of how much we feel, utilize, or struggle against these blowing gales, we cannot grasp the wind. It slips through our fingers. Following a long life of adventure, ideas, pleasures, and “things,” powerful King Solomon used the imagery ofContinue reading “Chasing the Wind”
Thankful and Content?
Watching this humming bird at its feeder while I porch-sat with an early morning cup of coffee was both entertaining and enlightening. Undoubtedly this tiny but magnificent creature was acting instinctively as it drove away other hungry “hummers.” It showed no signs of grace or generosity while ferociously guarding a feeder filled with enough foodContinue reading “Thankful and Content?”
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Although the song “Aint’t No Mountain High Enough” is a secular song made famous by Diana Ross, it has a gospel feel to it. The idea that there is nothing either high or deep enough to outreach God and His love is a basic biblical concept. The Apostle Paul attempted to express the magnitude ofContinue reading “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
Sweet Words from Maine 