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I was reminded recently of something heard years ago in a Presbyterian sermon that has set me pondering over the years, and I realized that you may find it relevant to think about as well: “Tradition is the living faith of those now dead, traditionalism is the dead faith of those now living.” So, what … Read more
How do you define the Holy Ghost? You can thank my husband for the list below, sourced from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. It is a joy to know that the Holy Ghost is always at work, without interruption, eternally! Check out the fruits of … Read more
I’ve recently been speaking with some wonderful women about both parenting and homeschooling. This has underscored for me some differences in my approaches, which are serving me well. And while parenting three teenagers is not without its bumps and exasperating moments, I am not tearing my hair out, nor throwing up my hands, as some … Read more
As a Christian Scientist, I take my weekly Bible Lesson study very seriously. This is simultaneously grounding and elevating. I recommend it highly! Here in this post are some of my recent study notes; I limit myself to two pages of notes per week, wanting to squeeze the essence out of each topic. And of … Read more
A Pentecostal Vibe We are the body of Christ (and members in particular) with all its necessary parts radiantly walking forward leaping and dancing, acknowledging each diverse perspective as valid and needed. If two think the same thing, then one of them is redundant. In the Pentecost of old, they spoke in different languages but … Read more
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. Here is today’s article: Some People Turn to God in Prayer as First Resort Often people think of Christian Scientists as “those people who don’t go to doctors.” … Read more
Today, after a delicious lunch at the Cheesecake Factory, we enjoyed Annual Meeting. It is such a nice time to see folks in this wonderful community! We were encouraged to “Love one another, as I have love you” – to practice love the way Jesus loved, with that “agape” kind of love. We rejoiced in … Read more
Above is Lynn Easton, the potter whose lovely mosaic Bible stories in clay grace the church we visited in Bristol, Virginia, where she is a Sunday School teacher. See them below. Aren’t they marvelous?
Happy Easter! I’m grateful that Jesus proved that we live forever! We’ve had a nice day over here… comments for photos below… Studying the Bible Lesson in preparation for today’s service We had a yummy Gougère for breakfast (click here for recipe) Here’s a photo of the outside of our church I snuck a photo … Read more
Each year, I represent my church as one of the seven or eight preachers in our town’s three hour Ecumenical Good Friday Service. The second to speak today, here is what I said: Today, on Good Friday, we have a picture of a scourged Jesus, beaten, bleeding, and ridiculed with a crown of thorns, dragging … Read more
The Pastor of our church is two books, the Bible and “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy. Christian Scientists everywhere study all week the same Bible Lesson that then is their Sermon read on Sunday. Especially in light of my role representing our church on our town’s ecumenical clergy … Read more
Five Smooth Stones David, calmly confident went after Goliath armed with five carefully chosen smooth stones. Turns out, he only needed to use one: it was enough. When facing my giants what smooth stones do I select? I’ve decided on these: 1)God is good 2)God is omnipotent 3)God is ever-present 4)God is infinite 5)God is … Read more
Many people think both good and bad are real. I’ve even heard people say they are codependent: that you can’t know one without the other. I’m still growing in my understanding, but I’d have to say, against all indications to the contrary, that I strongly disagree. To me, God is good, so we also can … Read more
I hope you enjoy this St. Benedict quote: “O Lord, I place myself in your hands and dedicate myself to you. I pledge myself to do your will in all things – To love the Lord God with all my heart, all my soul, all my strength. Not to kill, not to steal, not to … Read more
As you may have figured out, I think all of it (you name it) is actually a spiritual quest. I loved seeing this four minute wonderful video clip titled Shutterbug (click here) which so clearly explains photography that way! Watch the whole thing as the best part is the second half…. and thank you to … Read more
This week in my Bible study, I have been stunned by the story of Zelophehad’s daughters, which you can find in the book of Numbers, chapters 26 and 27. Basically, Zelophehad passed on with no sons to receive his inheritance, and women were not allowed to by law. But his daughters, not wanting to lose … Read more
Unconditional love is another way of saying “loving the essence” of someone, regardless of what they do or don’t do. That’s very different than saying “love them without a reason.” You are loving them for what they actually are, without those fears and insecurities that they need to move past. I would say both God … Read more