A guest post written by Ginny Nilsen Recently I read about Conception Day 2012, which starts a 9-month period of collaboration that’s intended to shift our world to a new era of creativity and innovation. During this period, individuals and groups are invited to join together and contribute their unique talents and gifts to realize this vision. Once Conception Day
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A guest post written by Anne Stearns Condon Also published in the March 10, 2012 Ventura County Star newspaper. A movie entitled “Contagion” garnered attention last year, including some remarks from the authorities at CDC (Center for Disease Control). They claimed that the movie’s premise – a new virus both deadly and contagious which spreads around the globe in a
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A guest post written by Robert Nafie My understanding of Christian Science is that it is not a religious theory. Neither is it a theology that has been established, modified, and refined through the years by ecclesiastical committee. Instead I find that Christian Science is a proven, spiritual law. Like all law, the principles of Christian Science must be replicable
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A guest post written by Susan Berry Can we be fooled on April 1st? Probably not, because we know it’s coming and we’re prepared. But what about on other days of the year? With the bombardment of information coming at us every day, how do we handle the constant stream of news, opinions, and warnings? It can feel like we’re
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A guest post written by Curtis Wahlberg Freedom of religion is making the news in 2012. The headline-grabbing debate, regarding the Affordable Care Act and contraceptive funding, is a significant one. And as it relates to religion, constitutional scholars can make a case, and many people in a pluralistic society are willing to consider, that churches should not have to
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A guest post written by Pamela Scott A few months ago, a blogger wrote about how he used the Star Trek TV series as an analogy to discuss church outreach. I was never much of a Trekkie, but my husband and kids were. They loved that show. However, I do remember when a particular episode caught my attention. The
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Paul Hannesson, Committee on Publication for New York, posted these thoughts from a friend and fellow seeker of Truth, Violet Snow. A guest post written by Violet Snow If, like me, you didn’t grow up in Christian Science but came to it on your own, you might feel confused by some of what you read. In the past year and
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A guest post written by Jeannine Brix The first time I heard the phrase “beloved community,” it struck a chord in my heart and spoke to me of goodwill and good neighbors. “The beloved community” is a term that was first coined by philosopher-theologian, Josiah Royce, founder of the Fellowship of Reconciliation. But it was Dr. King who popularized
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A guest post written by Donna Clifton When a long-time member passed on recently, our church decided to have a “Celebration of Life” service to honor her. It was a joyous occasion attended by friends, family, and acquaintances, with the church auditorium filled nearly to capacity. She was remembered as a cheerful, giving, loving person involved in numerous community activities.
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A guest post written by Grace Van Bemmel At one time I was a Montessori schoolteacher. My class was a lovely group of children; hardworking, obedient, and disciplined. One day, the principal told me that I would have a new boy in my classroom in a few weeks and that he was quite a handful. Well, he came and the
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