Relationship with God
World Parliament of Religions
One of my blog readers recently attended the Parliament of World Religions, and shared with me some photos and comments to share here.
Reaching through Divine Love
Now I am no longer feeling like being more spiritually minded projects death to the self. It is feeling more like a quick path to self-fulfillment and the broadest expression of my highest authenticity.
Book Review: Dahveed (Series)
If you are interested in detailed, fictional accounts of old testament characters, this author is one you should not miss.
Movie Review: War Room
I loved the content, theme, and message of this movie, however the execution of the film brings my review down to four stars.
Catharsis While Canoeing on Emerald Lake
Since Banff was still shrouded in rain, we went up to Yoho National Park to see Emerald Lake noted for its exceptional color. I was trying to be patient, flexible, and cheery, but we still had not seen what we had traveled here for.
Short New Poem: Sacramental Moment
I am brimming
with awe and gratitude
for reciprocal connection
experienced and realized
this communion Sunday.
New Poem: Discipleship Can Be Messy
Discipleship is a good thing:
something to seek
and make an effort for
like food and shelter.
Sanctification?
The Golden Text in this week’s Christian Science Bible Lesson is from II Thessalonians (2:13)…
Free Print Christian Science Lectures
This is an unnecessarily bare-bones site graphically, but it has tons of print lectures on Christian Science available from as far back as 1900.
Quote by Martha Graham about Practice
I believe that we learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living, the principles are the same…
Is God the Only Power?
I read recently something written by Edward A. Kimball in 1909 originally published in the Bloomington Illinois Daily Bulletin newspaper titled “Answers to Questions Concerning Christian Science.” One of the major questions he answers is: What are the fundamental points of difference between Christian Scientists and other Christians? Here is the first part of his answer:
Unloading the UBox
Our oldest daughter and I are back in Sacramento to move her into her apartment today. I woke up this morning thinking about…
Bible Lesson Journal: Recent Pages
Each double page spread represents the study of one week-long lesson.
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.