Everyday Spirituality

During the 20th century, ideas from the cultures of science and religion began intermarrying at an increasing rate. Staunch opponents to the unions dug in their heels and clung to their materialist and time-honored creeds but as a whole, society began adapting to the revolution. Over 100 years ago, Mary Baker Eddy wrote, “Sneers at…

 “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.– Matthew 10:26, ESV Since the advent of Google, Wiki Leaks, and blogs, I always think of this verse… It seems to be more proof that with one Mind, nothing can be concealed or…

“A grateful heart a garden is, Where there is always room For every lovely, Godlike grace To come to perfect bloom. A grateful heart a fortress is, A stanch and rugged tower, Where God’s omnipotence, revealed, Girds man with mighty power. A grateful heart a temple is, A shrine so pure and white, Where angels…

Excerpts from the Abridged chapter Prayer from the book, 21st Century Science and Health. Christ Jesus also apparently gave this suggestion: “When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matt. 6:6) The…

Excerpts from the Abridged version of the chapter Prayer from the book, 21st Century Science and Health. The gratifications of the tactile senses and the bombardment of information require us to hone our spiritual sense and knowledge. We must become skillful in divine Science. We must not be afraid to experiment and modify our approach…

Excerpt from the Abridged version of the chapter Prayer from the book, 21st Century Science and Health A twisted prayer comes from the human mind that is so tightly wrapped up in defending outgrown knowledge that it can’t breathe an ounce of progressive knowledge. Their actions do not meet the needs of the people today…

Excerpt from the Abridged version of the chapter Prayer from the book, 21st Century Science and Health Mistakes are made every day. Quite often we are sorry, especially for the mistakes that hurt other people and the living environment. The sorrow leads us to self-help books, groups, and exercises, to reform. Then comes the hard…

Excerpt from the Abridged version of the chapter Prayer from the book 21st Century Science and Health Adding words to prayers has not proven reliable. Verbose prayers take detours into unrealistic terrain and the human ego tries to take over. The wisdom of divine Mind is immutable whereas the wisdom of human beings is mutable,…

Excerpt from the Abridged version of the chapter Prayer from the book, 21st Century Science and Health Successful prayer is the faith that all things positive and good are possible to God. Nurtured by selfless love, faith expands into spiritual understanding and reveals noteworthy experiences. Whatever has been successfully accomplished in health, religion, and science…

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