by United Baptist Church | Dec 4, 2023 | UBC Blogs
Beyond the fence in the photo lies a magnificent but obscured view of Frenchman’s bay, its islands, boats, and mountains. That wonder can only be accessed through the now closed gate, and we are not invited in. Jesus used a gate as a metaphor in a rather surprising,...
by United Baptist Church | Nov 21, 2023 | UBC Blogs
Dawn! A new day is on the verge of its possibilities. Will it be routine? Mundane? Challenging? Disappointing? Exhausting? Exciting? End in uncertainties? Will it finish on a good note with enthusiasm and hope for another day? Matt Redman released his album “10,000...
by United Baptist Church | Nov 13, 2023 | UBC Blogs
This abandoned boat is a reminder of King Solomon’s lament that “There is no remembrance of former things, nor will there be any remembrance of later things yet to be among those who come after” (Ecclesiastes 1:11)* Does that mean that someday we will be just a moment...
by United Baptist Church | Nov 6, 2023 | UBC Blogs
The child in the photo is just beginning a life time of self perception i.e. something more than just interacting with the world. Recognizing oneself in mirrors or photos begins at an early age and continues into an awareness of how others perceive us. Those concerns...
by United Baptist Church | Oct 23, 2023 | UBC Blogs
Another awe filled Downeast sunrise brings thoughts of Creator God and how beautifully He reveals Himself to us. The Psalmist’s ageless poetry affirms that God is evident to all people through creation: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above...