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Exploring in depth what Christian Science is and how it heals.

Blessed by a wake-up call

A few years ago, I volunteered to serve as president of the board of my neighborhood homeowners association (HOA). I sincerely desired to uphold the bylaws of the HOA, to do right by its members, and to bring new ideas to the table.

Facing fear head-on

I traveled to Vietnam in January 2020, planning to teach English for a few months. However, shortly after I began teaching, the first coronavirus cases were reported and schools were closed.

Being “peculiar”

How truly special, privileged, and chosen each person is, as God’s beloved child. We can wake up each morning with this inspiring thought! As St.

“. . . that we may be able . . .”

Each theme chosen for the Annual Meeting of The Mother Church is of great significance, especially as we study it thoroughly. The theme for 2019, “.

God’s help in an organizational crisis

A little over two years ago, suddenly, without warning, a key employee who had a senior position in our organization was unavailable. The critical business records that this key employee kept were also not available.

Finding the blessing in marriage

These are challenging times, and it’s not surprising to hear that many marriages are in trouble. Lockdowns and quarantines brought many couples face to face with core issues in their relationships, and pandemic-related financial difficulties have added further stress.

The real normal

“I just want things to get back to normal!”  I’ve heard that a lot lately in relation to returning to the freedoms of our pre-pandemic life, recovering good health, going back to a time when a relationship was happier or when one felt more energized and able to cope. Whatever the reason, it points to a desire for something better than what we think we currently possess.

Brush off the dust!

Before our grandchildren could talk, our daughter taught them to deal with their minor toddler falls with a simple “Brush it off!” She illustrated this by brushing her hands together, an action the children quickly picked up and often used as a means of showing that they understood when something was a nonissue. Brushing those hands together has become, for me, symbolic of brushing off the “dust man,” the mortal man described in the second chapter of Genesis.

What lies ahead?

A deep yearning for good is easily seen across the world. It is expressed in wanting things such as continual, purposeful work; happy relationships; a home; adequate income; and health.

Gratitude is a faithful friend

Autumn, when crops are harvested, is traditionally a time of thanksgiving in many cultures. For instance, Sukkot, commemorating the years that the Jews spent in the desert on their way to their Promised Land, celebrates the way in which God protected them in difficult conditions.