Association of Religious Communities’ 40th Anniversary
We attended a 40th anniversary benefit gala for ARC (Association of Religious Communities) this evening.
Spirituality
Memorial Day 2014
As we remember those in the military with gratitude today, can we please pray as well to collectively, avoid war?
A Spiritual To-Do List Instead
As you may remember, my New Year’s resolution was to “have a plan and work my plan.” Admittedly, I have made some progress with the plan in that post, but
My Recent Thoughts on Forgiveness
I have often done very well forgiving as Jesus did on the cross, “Forgive them for they know not what they do.” In fact, there have been such major healings experienced related to this approach that it is my go-to stance whenever I am the brunt of someone’s inconceivable actions.
Judy Cole on the National Day of Prayer
We can unite in prayers for peace and acts of goodwill. Divine Love is universal and can direct us to needed solutions to feed the hungry, provide clean drinking water throughout the world, and end conflicts at home and abroad.
Quote about the Sabbath
“Sabbath, in the first instance, is not about worship. It is about work stoppage. It is a withdrawal from the anxiety system of Pharaoh, the refusal to let one’s life be defined by the production and consumption and endless pursuit of private well-being.”
The Importance of Silent Prayer
In whatever way, may each individual be led to the blissful communion, the blessed companionship, and transformative healing power that is only available in silent prayer.
Our Job is to Love (Quote)
Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody’s business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy.
Journaling the Bible Lesson
Somewhere in the bowels of this blog I’ve had a post similar to this one, where I showed my page spread of weekly notes on the topical Christian Science Bible Lessons. Well, I still do this. I find it very helpful to capture the thematic focus of the week, to ponder it better at the … Read more
Book Review: Hundertwasser for Kids
When I became interested in Hundertwasser, I interlibrary loaned the couple books available on him. One of them was this rather well done children’s book, which gets into not only his biography and work, but also the issues that he thought about and what motivated him. There are tangential projects throughout to help kids relate … Read more
New Poem: Spirit at Work
Spirit at Work Spirit, as a synonym of God is a hard one to wrap your head around. It is not at all ghostly or phantasmagorical but actually more like a basketball cheerleader. I am beginning to think of Spirit as conscious divine energy. Both types are expressed in me: potential and kinetic, in equal … Read more
Lord’s Prayer in the Message Bible
“Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what’s best – as above, so below. Keep us alive with three square meals. Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil. You’re in charge! You can do anything you want! You’re ablaze in … Read more
My Newspaper Article: New Beginnings
I am a regular contributor to the Danbury News Times Forum on Faith column, which is also picked up by the Connecticut Post and the Stamford Advocate. You can read the article online here and here and here or read it below: Many Chances for New Beginnings Throughout 2014 I love January. I hunker down … Read more