Christian Science

New Poem by me: A Pentecostal Vibe

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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

Today’s Newspaper Article by me: (Christian Science and Doctors)

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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’s Newspaper Article by Me: Improve Your Motives to Help Be All You Can Be

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I am a periodic columnist for the Danbury New-Times Forum on Faith column, which also appears, I am told, in the Stamford Advocate and the Connecticut Post. But it was my total surprise this morning to find my New Year’s Eve blog post (click here) printed in today’s paper! I have reprinted the text below … Read more

New Year’s Eve…

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New Year’s Eve Reflections: As we face the clean slate of a fresh New Year, I ask you: what is stopping you from being all you can be? Christian Science teaches that operating from the basis of the human mind limits your experience. Contrariwise, when God governs every action, being the best you can be … Read more

100th Anniversary of Mary Baker Eddy’s Passing

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Mary Baker Eddy is the discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, which she described as “the law of God; the law of good.” Her wish was to “reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing.” A devoted Bible scholar and previously an invalid, she had a revelation that healed her, and she then went … Read more

My Daughter’s Kenya Account Written for Her Sponsors

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Below is a copy of my daughter’s account of the service trip she took last summer to teach in the Christian Science Sunrise of Africa School in Nairobi, Kenya. She wrote this at Thanksgiving time in deep appreciation for her myriad church sponsors who donated in varying amounts to make this experience possible. She has … Read more

Today’s Newspaper Article by me: It is Important to Give Thanks Year Around

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I am a columnist for the Danbury News-Times Forum on Faith column. Here is my most recent article: Christian Science churches are unique in that we hold services worldwide on Thanksgiving Day. The founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, was an American who knew the profound significance of gratitude in our lives. She instituted … Read more

Newspaper Article by me: Progressing in Earth’s Preparatory School

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Polly Castor, christian progress

I am a columnist for the Danbury News-Times Forum on Faith column. Here is my most recent article: Progressing in Earth’s Preparatory School The founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, asserted in her bestselling book Science and Health with Keys to the Scriptures, that “Earth’s preparatory school must be improved to the utmost.” She … Read more