Everyday Spirituality

Since year 2000, the International Space Station has been orbiting Earth. Astronauts switch-out living there. The station is used as a science lab for many countries. Currently, there are six astronauts living in the station, studying and performing maintenance. October 26, 2017, European time, Pope Francis had a chat with the astronauts. Because I understand…

I just finished a 4-mile walk outside. Colorful leaves fell from oak and maple trees. Clouds moved away and there was the sunshine. No matter how hard I tried, I could not stop the sunshine, I could not stop the leaves from falling from the trees. It reminds me not to try to stop old…

Shepherding Grandmothers My maternal grandma was ever in a polyester dress, beige semi-transparent nylon leggings, and sensible-heeled shoes. Grandma was intelligent, kind, patient, and worried. She wanted everyone to feel loved and be loved. When growing up, we only saw her and Grandpa once or twice a year. They lived three thousand miles away in…

Jesus was quoted as saying, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matt. 5:8, ESV) Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary tells us that the word “heart” to Bible writers carried a much larger definition than it does today to modern readers. Back then, the heart identified with all emotions, character, and…

The Bible, Quran, and other sacred texts are among the top most sold books in the world. Billions of copies are in existence, because for centuries, scripture has been and continues to be interpreted, revised, translated, and printed by many publishers. The Bible is my choice of scripture probably because it is the book of…

Our home can be a wonderful place of security. It can also be a place of expression through design and decoration. There are many books and online articles that supply ideas and assistance in window treatments, decorating with red, wallpaper and more. Professional interior designers can also be a support in home decor. However, we…

The beauty of flowers can be brought into our home. It doesn’t matter if our home is in a house, an apartment, a tent, or our consciousness. Our home deserves to be beautiful. Funny thing is about flowers, some smell really bad or are so potent they knock you out, therefore a stray dandelion found…

Some people create more garbage than others, but waste happens. Fortunately, society values more and more the ideas of recycling, reusing, and repurposing. And in the meantime, we still need to take out the garbage, please. Whether we are taking out the garbage physically or not, depending on who’s responsibility it is, we can still…

A variety of laundry piles can be found in most homes. Types of piles: Work clothes Delicates Sheets Towels For the dry cleaner After visitors have stayed, laundry increases, but it’s usually worth the extra cleaning because we like to have visitors. When doing laundry, a faith in infinite love is evident because there is…

Now available at Amazon.com Sixth edition of 21st Century Science and Health. A modern version of Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health, written in the 19th century. Lines are numbered and references are updated in the sixth and latest edition. Revisions show timeless truths.

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