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.
Relationship with God
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.
Book Review: Harvest of Rubies
I loved this book and give it five stars; I am eager to read the sequel (titled Harvest of Gold). It is set in Old Testament times; Sarah, cousin to Nehemiah, is a Jewish scribe in the Persian court. She knows many languages, can handle complex accounts, is quick-witted and intuitive when it comes to … Read more
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
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
Upheld by My Gracious, Omnipotent Hand
Okay, I made a mess of myself, right there in church this morning, convulsively weeping over the words of this hymn.
New Poem: The Nightmare or the Dream
The Nightmare or the Dream Last night I had a nightmare: income inequality had gotten so bad in this country that there was rampant anarchy. The governmental system was so mistrusted and corrupt that the infrastructure of our cities couldn’t be maintained and they crumbled dealing with surging floods, soaring temperatures wildly stronger storms, and … Read more
Eternal Life is Now
Eternal Life is now, not some other time. “‘This is life eternal,’ says Jesus, — is, not shall be; and then he defines everlasting life as a present knowledge of his Father and of himself, — the knowledge of Love, Truth, and Life.” (Mary Baker Eddy in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures … Read more
Amazing Grace
I was at an event that was graced by the amazing Bagpipe player Iain Massie who even played for Prince Charles and Princess Diana the day after they were married. Today he played an inspired version of Amazing Grace that brought everyone to their feet. It was very moving to say the least, and there … Read more
My Newspaper Article: See Beyond the Masks on Halloween
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: See Beyond the Masks on Halloween In the Christian Science church, there is … Read more
New Poem: God is Doing the Doing
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Reading Science and Health on the Internet
My long-time blog readers know that Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy is one of my all-time favorite books. I thought you might like to
Our Daughter Moves In and Starts at Syracuse
Yesterday and today we have been working hard to settle our daughter in her new apartment in Syracuse. Her lease begins today and today was also her first day of school. We were grateful to able to start getting her in the day before, but she needed help finishing the move-in task because she is … Read more
A Father’s Day Hymn
Father, we Thy loving children
Lift our hearts in joy today,
Knowing well that Thou wilt keep us
Ever in Thy blessed way.
Thou art Love and Thou art wisdom,
Thou art Life and Thou art All;
In Thy Spirit living, moving,
We shall neither faint nor fall.
My New Poem: Permission
Permission We are humbly obedient to the Mind that made us programmed as it were as God’s image and likeness as offspring of the divine Father/Mother like the apple does not fall far from the tree. As like produces like and as God is infinite all-powerful good: so are we. We cannot be otherwise. Never … Read more