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"Don't try to tell me how to worship God. My faith is between me and God, and yours is between you and God. You have no right to butt into my relationship with God." I wish I had a dollar for every time I have heard this. It's an error that, unfortunately, seems prevalent in our society whenever discussions of church membership arise. In his book, "The Church", Edmund Clowney writes, "Christians are not just born-again individuals, they are ... (read all)

When you hear the words “Tiger Woods,” what comes to mind? Does that name evoke images of clutch putts and fist pumps? Do you suddenly dream of driving a Buick? Or do you envision a short-tempered golfer cursing noisy fans for interrupting his focus? One thing is sure, the imagery you typically entertained about Tiger Woods has likely been replaced with an updated persona: A humble, shaken, apologetic and remorseful human being. Tiger cheated on his wife, multiple times and with ... (read all)

It’s that time of year again. The beginning of a new one, that is. The old has gone; the new has come. As is customary in our culture, we now look forward to resolutions, broken resolutions, Valentine’s Day, tax season and, most importantly here in Maine, spring. And, I’m told, until my front lawn frees itself from its snowy confines and peeks at me, I will remain cocooned in my own home. Sounds depressing, doesn’t it? At this time of year ... (read all)