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Spiritual Short

Big ideas in small packages

A lesson from the geese

One day, my mother and I visited a local water park, which was home to a great many Canada geese. The weather, which had been fine, gradually became overcast and it was obvious a squall was on the way.

How wide is Love's reach?

A confrontation is diffused.

A lesson from my cellphone

Recently an alert popped up on my cellphone, advertising a new feature from my Internet provider. There were three options for me to choose from: “Yes, sign me up,” “No thank you,” or “Exit to screen.

Equipped for excellence

You never know where you’re going to find unexpected inspiration. Driving into town recently on some errands, my husband and I made our first stop at an auto body shop to get an estimate on a small paint job.

Rising above partisanship

When strong feelings about an elected official caught her off guard, this Christian Scientist dedicated herself to praying more conscientiously for members of both political parties.

New insight on an old story

At a recent Wednesday evening testimony meeting the account of Jesus’ healing of a man who we are told is “sick of the palsy” (see Matthew 9:2–8 ) was read. I have read this account and heard it read many times.

A way with words

I believe it is safe to say that most students of Christian Science agree that its Discoverer and Founder, Mary Baker Eddy, had a wonderful way with words. Pondering Mrs.

In God’s care

On a recent morning I found myself thinking, “I am in God’s care. He is taking such good care of me.

Fighting crime with church

In the 1970s I was head of the Security/Host Division at The Mother Church.   The crime rate in Boston was very high, and this situation affected even the Church Plaza.

I walk with Love

One day on my morning walk, I found myself singing the hymn “I walk with Love along the way” (Minny M. H.