Tag: Christ

August 28, 2011

Preparing for the Storm

Here in Maine, many people spent yesterday preparing for Hurricane Irene, the storm that at one point last week meteorologists were saying could be the worst hurricane to hit Maine in 20 years. Last I heard, it was expected to hit Maine this afternoon as a tropical storm, a downgrade about which we are very happy. If you live in one of the East Coast […]

August 18, 2010

Most Popular Posts of July 2010

I find it interesting to see which of my blog posts are the most popular during any given period of time and decided to share the information for July with you, my readers. A few of my more recent posts have been quite popular, but there’s one older post that has remained on the list month after month. Here it is, in declining order of […]

October 27, 2009

Your Whole Self

Several years ago, Christian singer Dan Haseltine (of Jars of Clay) challenged readers of Relevant Magazine to bring our whole selves into our relationships. I must admit that when I first read his article, entitled Your Whole Self, certain aspects turned me off. However, on closer inspection the truths found within overpowered the negatives. There is a weight to the Gospel. There is a mass […]

August 13, 2008

Temptations

O how the world to evil allures me! O how my heart is tempted to sin! I must tell Jesus, and He will help me Over the world the vict’ry to win. – Elisha A. Hoffman, “I Must Tell Jesus,” verse 3 A few months ago, during a worship service, I was playing “I Must Tell Jesus” and singing it with the congregation. Now, I […]

December 15, 2006

Portland’s "Holiday Tree"

Officials in Maine’s largest city have decided to call the traditional Christmas tree at Monument Square a “holiday tree,” citing a desire to be sensitive to other people and religions as the reason for their decision to avoid directly referencing the Christian holiday. But Michael Heath, executive director of the Christian Civic League of Maine (CCLM), notes that the Portland officials apparently have no problem […]

November 3, 2006

links for 2006-11-03

Rejoice Marriage Ministries, Inc. A marriage restoration ministry founded by Bob and Charlyne Steinkamp. (tags: christian ministry marriage divorce discipleship)

June 9, 2006

links for 2006-06-09

The Christianity Today Book Awards 2006 – Christianity Today Magazine (tags: books christian)