by Chris Mace | Mar 13, 2023 | UBC Blogs
As this storm blows across the Camden hills and down Penobscot Bay, rain will fall indiscriminately on those in its path, a reminder of a statement Christ made in his inaugural sermon: “God makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and...
by Chris Mace | Mar 7, 2023 | UBC Blogs
In Psalm 19, the Psalmist compares creation and sacred Scripture as unique and powerful revelations of God’s magnificence and loving care. Creation touches the soul without sound or words; Scripture enlightens the mind and revives the soul with God’s words. “The...
by Chris Mace | Feb 28, 2023 | UBC Blogs
Someone has said that “A ship is safe in harbor, but that is not where it is meant to be…” Sometimes safety is prudent, and “sticking close to home” is wise when we are unable to fully define the course ahead. However, timidity can be diminishing. Our personal world...
by Chris Mace | Feb 20, 2023 | UBC Blogs
This photograph suggests there is merit in the adage “History repeats itself.” However, even though the old painting on the wall and the current photo of the man in the window are similar, they are not replicates. In this case, there are not only different men,...
by Chris Mace | Feb 14, 2023 | UBC Blogs
Sitting on the river’s edge at dusk watching and listening to heron fish and squawk, I wonder what messages they are conveying to each other. Creature communications are complex, but the idea that God speaks to us is vastly more intriguing and mysterious. In the Bible...
