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Monthly Archives: December 2012
Going Over the Religion Cliff
Last Sunday’s Sunday New York Times Book Review offered a cover story entitled, “Has Fiction Lost Its Faith?” (12/23/12) In that article Paul Elie summed up his sense of the place of Christianity in contemporary fiction this way: ““This, in … Continue reading
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God’s Birth Plan: What to Expect When You’re Expecting
I was just one week short of the due date for my second child when I woke up on a lovely morning in spring and felt a few mild cramps. I might not have taken much notice, but then I … Continue reading
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Thoughts and Prayers
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Newtown, Conn.– with the families, the children, the responders, the teachers and administrators, community leaders, and everyone who is helping that community.
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The Church in Decline: Weddings
In the gay marriage debates and voting seasons that have happened in Maine (we’ve voted on this issue twice in recent years), and elsewhere, I’ve noticed that those who are against gay marriage like to scare people—religious people—by telling them … Continue reading
What If We Build It and They Still Don’t Come?
In Central Maine, churches face a very difficult reality. A Central Maine mainline church may have great programming, a wonderful minister, meaningful worship, an enthusiastic Christian Education program, a heavenly choir, and a friendly, welcoming and open congregation. And, yet, … Continue reading
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Christmas Without Christians
I’m not much of a fan of the “War on Christmas.” In fact, I prefer “Happy Holidays” to “Merry Christmas” as I offer greetings around town, in recognition that there are many religious holidays that take place during this time … Continue reading
Hope in the Wilderness 