The following letter was published in the Kansas City Star in response to a story about a trial in the local area. Hearts go out to those grieving and needing love [Re: Kansas City Star article titled: “I had to do it, man testifies,” September 4] Like everyone else, we are troubled and deeply saddened by what has been shared in court of the actions and decisions of the defendant in this case. We're grateful that the two small children in this family are safe and cared for, and for the Continue Reading
What Christian Scientists says about vaccinations
One needn't look far for a discussion about vaccination in the media, or among individuals. Concern and strong feelings run high. A recent article about what religions have to say about vaccinations prompted the re-sharing of this letter to the editor of the Fredrick New-Post written by an individual Christian Scientist which provides a first-hand perspective from one who is living their faith. A link at the end leads to a few additional first-hand views about living one's faith within the Continue Reading
History of Christian Science Church uncovered
An article about a time capsule found in Hiawatha, Kansas, prompted some reflection on the timeless truth that prompts regeneration in individual's hearts and lives. Joey May’s story (March 23, “History of Christian Science Church uncovered”) about the 100-year-old time capsule unearthed from the cornerstone of the Christian Science Church caught my attention. As a Christian Scientist, I can imagine that the church members who collected the materials and buried the capsule would be Continue Reading
Overcoming thoughts of suicide by Ingrid Peschke via The Christian Science Monitor
What can help in overcoming thoughts of suicide? Recent news reports indicated that Kansas’ suicide rates have increased at a faster rate than the nation as a whole. Reports of suicide in the news remind us to be alert to those around us who might need help but can leave us wondering what one could say or do that would be helpful in overcoming thoughts of suicide. In the June 8 issue of The Christian Science Monitor, Ingrid Peschke shared how she was able to help a friend see that his life Continue Reading
What should be the top health question in every state? by Eric Nelson via Communities Digital News
The top health question? Are you asking the right health question? Sometimes when stuck on a problem we gain new insight by asking different questions. Eric Nelson found that considering a different question resulted in relief from an infection - an experience he shares in his September 11, 2017 article in Community Digital News: "What should be the top health question in every state?" The first of the article is below but please click the link at the end to read the conclusion. One would Continue Reading
One simple rule for choosing love in a world full of hate by Malissa Lakin-Watson via MyCentralJersey
Evidence of choosing love toward our neighbors in Texas and Louisiana this week has not gone unnoticed following the tense weeks leading up to Harvey's appearance. Apparently, love and empathy are more powerful than our differences. Maybe this is a good time to consider Malissa Lakin-Watson's Aug 28 article in MyCentralJersey about choosing love over hate so that when the news coverage begins to shift away from flooding to storms of a different sort we will have considered a more appropriate way Continue Reading
Cell phone mishap offers window to spiritual discernment by Anna Bowness-Park via Times Colonist
Spiritual Discernment lesson follows a scam attempt. Having just hung up from yet another unsolicited sales call from a questionable source I was intrigued to consider that Anna Bowness-Park experienced a lesson in exercising spiritual discernment from a near scam. In her August 16th article in the Times Colonist, Anna shares the details, the inspiration that followed and the application of that ability to discern spiritually- something we each can exercise and benefit from. The beginning of Continue Reading
Building on our expectations by Steven Salt via Cleveland.com
Building on our expectations of health Expectations are largely built without our being aware we're building them so Steven Salt's June 14 article in Cleveland.com offers thought-provoking considerations about building on our expectations - especially as they relate to health. The beginning of Salt's article is below but please click the link to read the entire article. "The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not." Continue Reading
A way out of crime by Tim Mitchinson via Journal-Star
Is there a way out of crime? A way out of crime by Tim Mitchinson in the July 12 Journal-Star offers hope and helpful ideas relevant to supporting the Kansas prison system. Recent news reports of problems from understaffing at El Dorado Correctional Facility underscore the need for our prayerful support of prison staff, prisoners, as well as efforts to reduce crime and thus reduce prison populations. While New York and Illinois can be a model for other places, expectation can be that prayers Continue Reading
The wind beneath your wings by Tim Mitchinson via Evanston Patch
Feeling lonely? Those feeling lonely, and those trying to help the lonely, will find practical solutions in Tim Mitchinson's July 13 Evanston Patch article "The wind beneath your wings." Reports of an unusually large number of people feeling lonely make Mitchinson's spiritual view and first-hand experience a timely read. The beginning of the article is below but you will need to click the link at the end to read the entire article. Feeling lonely can be a challenge to almost everyone at some Continue Reading