It is quite unlikely that this little gull’s brain was filled with philosophical or theological thoughts as it watched the rising sun drive away the darkness hiding Stonington Harbor and the thoroughfare. In contrast, human minds constantly deal with values and meaning and purposes even while enjoying a sunrise. C.S. Lewis once said: “I believeContinue reading “The View of Everything”
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The View of Every Thing…
It is quite unlikely that this little gull’s brain was filled with philosophical or theological thoughts as it watched the rising sun drive away the darkness hiding Stonington Harbor and the thoroughfare. In contrast, human minds constantly deal with values and meaning and purposes even while enjoying a sunrise. C.S. Lewis once said: “I believeContinue reading “The View of Every Thing…”
Mountain Movers
In Mark 11:22-25, Jesus made the interesting claim that it is possible to move a mountain if one has faith! He provided context to that statement by saying belief (in God’s good character and sovereign will) and prayer are two critical factors in this amazing power of faith. Then Jesus tossed another crucial ingredient intoContinue reading “Mountain Movers”
Mountain Movers
In Mark 11:22-25, Jesus made the interesting claim that it is possible to move a mountain if one has faith! He provided context to that statement by saying belief (in God’s good character and sovereign will) and prayer are two critical factors in this amazing power of faith. Then Jesus tossed another crucial ingredient intoContinue reading “Mountain Movers”
Mountains Movers
In Mark 11:22-25, Jesus made the interesting claim that it is possible to move a mountain if one has faith! He provided context to that statement by saying belief (in God’s good character and sovereign will) and prayer are two critical factors in this amazing power of faith. Then Jesus tossed another crucial ingredient intoContinue reading “Mountains Movers”
Do Mountains Move?
(Moving Mountains 2) Since mountains don’t move unless some external force is exerted upon them, Jesus’ teaching about moving mountains is puzzling: “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what heContinue reading “Do Mountains Move?”
Moving Mountains
Majestically rising from the Atlantic Ocean, Acadia’s beautiful mountains have not moved in thousands of years. We know they will always be in the very same location whenever we look for them. Unfortunately, life is not as predictable. No matter how considered our decisions, proactive our plans, or rationally sound and intuitive ourContinue reading “Moving Mountains”
The Power of the Dog
Dog lovers experience the sweet sway these wonderful, loyal, faithful, comforting, adoring pets hold over them. However, there is the occasional bad tempered cur! Imbedded in memories of my youth is a dog which eagerly and regularly lay in wait to aggressively terrorize and bite my friends and me as we bicycled by its yardContinue reading “The Power of the Dog”
The Power of the Dog
Dog lovers experience the sweet sway these wonderful, loyal, faithful, comforting, adoring pets hold over them. However, there is the occasional bad tempered cur! Imbedded in memories of my youth is a dog which eagerly and regularly lay in wait to aggressively terrorize and bite my friends and me as we bicycled by its yardContinue reading “The Power of the Dog”
Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!
Sometimes winter lays its soft blanket gently and quietly. But even when its blustery, snow-filled, cold, harsh breath blows, it leaves behind a crisp starkness and raw beauty, a back and white world which is strangely comforting. As it settles around us, we are reassured that the world is in order. Earth’s seasons are cyclingContinue reading “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!”
Sweet Words from Maine 