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In Their Own Words: Proponents explain need for Maine Religious Liberty Bill...
I recently reached out to proponents of LD 1428: An Act to Protect Religious Freedom — also referred to as the ‘Maine Religious Liberty Bill’ — which was debated before the Maine House earlier this...
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Maine Supreme Court ruling allowing children to choose their own bathroom...
The Maine Supreme Court ruling that legally allows ‘a child to use the school bathroom designated for the gender with which he or she identifies’ [regardless of their anatomy and born gender] has...
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Chuck Smith: visionary pastor changed American church, legacy felt in Maine
I typically write about more general topics related to the Christian faith, and my personal faith journey. This time, though, I’d like to use this blog to discuss the passing of a man who changed the...
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UMaine student groups team up for February 27th Day of Prayer with...
UMaine chapters of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Navigators, and Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) are teaming up to provide prayer and worship opportunities for students during the 2014...
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Chuck Smith: visionary pastor changed American church, legacy felt in Maine
I typically write about more general topics related to the Christian faith, and my personal faith journey. This time, though, I’d like to use this blog to discuss the passing of a man who changed the...
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How UK tabloids saved Josie Cunningham’s unborn baby
UPDATE 4/29/2014: Josie Cunningham has reportedly now decided NOT to abort her baby after feeling it kick for the first time. While I’m thankful this means one unborn baby will be saved, my gut is now...
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The Ben Sauer story: heartache and hope from a blogging mom amid the unthinkable
No family should ever have to watch their child die, let alone in barely 3 months from a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. Ben Sauer celebrated his 5th birthday with his twin brother just 8...
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The key to Bruce Poliquin’s primary victory [that no one is talking about]
The most prominent race in Tuesday’s primary election was in the bid to secure the GOP nomination for Maine CD2 – the seat Mike Michaud is vacating in his run for Governor. How did Bruce Poliquin pull...
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‘Day of Hope’ coming to Bangor Waterfront September 20th
Convoy of Hope, a non-profit organization out of Missouri, has partnered with organizations and local churches in the Bangor area to offer a “Day of Hope” on the Bangor Waterfront Saturday, September...
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6,000 lives impacted by 2014 ‘Day of Hope’ in Bangor
Pastor Bobby Bledsoe of City Reach Bangor (red shirt) spearheaded the 2014 Day of Hope The local organizers of Bangor’s first ever ‘Day of Hope’ were pleasantly surprised at the turnout this past...
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Hey Bill Nemitz, you’re wrong on Bruce Poliquin
In an opinion column that has about as much professionalism as you might expect from the Maine Democratic Party, esteemed 1st District resident and Portland Press Herald columnist Bill Nemitz...
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On Ebola and Kaci Hickox: Fear is not from God #IStandWithKaci
I see a lot of fear in people as they react to the news of Ebola. Specifically in Maine, I see fear as people express their opinions on the actions of nurse Kaci Hickox in Fort Kent. Fear is not from...
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Let’s be God-centered with our New Year’s Resolutions instead of self-centered
With the new year comes an opportunity for a clean slate. While we must attempt to make things right with whomever we’ve wronged, as much as it depends on us, we ultimately must forgive others and...
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Bangor store stands firm after getting complaints for Jesus-themed windows
This story passed through my social media feed the other day and I couldn’t resist giving it a virtual ‘shout out’. Discount Mattress and Furniture in the Airport Mall in Bangor currently has their...
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Christmas Eve services around Bangor to celebrate the ‘Reason for the Season’
While the holiday season is hectic, by the time Christmas Eve rolls around our focus should be one of peace and joy. Let me encourage you to get all of your Christmas shopping done now, so you and your...
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Religious ignorance shines through at National Prayer Breakfast
In case you missed it (because it’s definitely not being reported by many local news outlets), at yesterday’s National Prayer Breakfast President Obama took the opportunity to lecture attendees that...
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‘Happy Holidays’ is not a threat to Christmas, but angry Christians are
If I have to read one more article from some angry ‘Christian’ belly-aching that we must stand against people saying ‘Happy Holidays’ instead of ‘Merry Christmas’, I may just have to write a...
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Let’s be God-centered with our New Year’s Resolutions instead of self-centered
With the new year comes an opportunity for a clean slate. While we must attempt to make things right with whomever we’ve wronged, as much as it depends on us, we ultimately must forgive others and...
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Equality through Christian principles: MLK Jr. in his own words
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, a Baptist minister, is best known for his dream of racial equality in America — a dream we are still working to fully realize today. While many professing Christians were...
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Selfishness, pride, and the Richard Sherman in all of us
Photo: USA Today – By Shawn Brace (Guest Contributor) First, let’s make something clear: Richard Sherman is not a thug (ie., ‘a cruel or vicious ruffian, robber, or murderer’). By now, even if you’re a...
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