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What can I say about the terrible tragedy of bombs going off during the Boston Marathon? I’m simply in prayer for things like this to never to happen again, and invite you to join with me in this effort to spiritually hold crime in check. Boston is a city I love and have visited at … Read more
Of all the things that have crossed my desk these last challenging days, this is the one I want you to see.
Overall this is a blog about hope. I would feel remiss not addressing this challenging issue here. These are kids I don’t know, and I want them protected from…
“Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech you that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and…
The Bible says in Matthew 23:14, “Woe unto you… for making long prayers.” All this suits me since I have long been a fan of the short prayer.
Congress has proclaimed the first Thursday in May the National Day of Prayer and this year our local clergy association decided to host our first annual service for this occasion.
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:
I’ve been inspired lately by the translation of the Lord’s Prayer that is found in the Message version of the Bible (Luke chapter 11):
The poem below was written by a blog reader of mine who is a friend from my local clergy association. A spiritual psychotherapist, Fred keeps a poetry blog that I think my readers might enjoy. Check it out! This Much I Know I have been trying God’s patience For over sixty years…. Assuming there is … Read more
Most of you know – but apparently some of you don’t – I have a public, full-time job as a Christian Science Practitioner. I help individuals with
I do a lot with the inter-library loan system both for myself and my homeschooling kids. It’s great! I can “shop” for books from my home and they come in from all over to my Bethel library two blocks away. Right when I read reviews online, I can ask for the book without even getting … Read more
Well Fertilized My friend is on the phone: “What’s going on?” “I’m hauling a lot of crap around.” “Oh dear. What’s happened?” “No, really, it’s great. I’m making several trips bringing home free horse manure for my garden.” That’s when she realized that the metaphor applies: all that awful “shit she’s been through” has … Read more
I have a homeschooling friend that is frustrated. She said recently , “I don’t have enough creative time for me.” She is overwhelmed with responsibility, obligation, and admirable personal goals, but meanwhile, she’s running dry. This is not an unusual thing from what I hear over my spiritual healing practice line. The “shoulds” take over … Read more
Here’s a poem I wrote today watching the devotion both dog and owner had during a wintery walk. Ah, the things I am devoted to call…
According to a Gallup Poll, 40% of Americans claim that at one time or another they had a physical healing through prayer.