Tag: bible

In a recession but not of it

October 29, 2009 | 3 comments

Have you heard the below quote before when a distinction is being made between eternal individuality at-one with God and the everyday experience of humans? “We may be in the world, but we are not of it.” I can’t put

The naked guy and the flying pigs

October 8, 2009 | 1 comment

Ever heard the story of the naked guy and the flying pigs? You have if you’ve read the New Testament. Check out this short video clip of Ben Gladden explaining the Biblical background of the man Legion, Jesus casting out

Paul’s view on marriage

July 16, 2009 | 6 comments

The Christian Science Bible Lesson has a section on marriage this week and the protection it provides for sexual relations. I found a translation of Paul’s words in “The Message,” especially helpful in understanding his thoughts. I think the passage

Teaching Christian Science

July 2, 2009 | 10 comments

One of the greatest joys of my professional life is to teach Christian Science to others seeking a deeper understanding of its teachings. I am authorized and credentialed by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, to teach one two-week class

The young man was alive

April 16, 2009 | 4 comments

I’ve received great inspiration this week from studying the story in the Christian Science Bible Lesson about when Jesus raised the young man of the widow in Nain. See below for the story. When I first read the story, I